SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Salford,
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only,
Start Date: ASAP

MILK Education are recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a welcoming and inclusive school in Salford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Whether you have previous SEND experience or transferable skills from care, support work, youth work, or education, we would love to hear from you.

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Support children with a range of needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language Difficulties, SEMH, and learning difficulties.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support pupils with personal development, social interaction, and independence skills.

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, either in a school, care, residential, youth work, or support setting.
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to adapt to individual pupil needs.
• Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential.

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated SEND specialist consultants.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Free CPD and training opportunities.
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance programme.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• Refer-a-friend scheme with generous rewards.

MILK Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment procedures.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with SEND and are looking for your next opportunity in Salford, apply today.

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