SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Salford

Teaching Assistants Required – SEN Schools (Salford, Greater Manchester) Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm Opportunities

The Education Specialists (TES)

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs?

Looking for a rewarding role where every day makes a real difference?

The Education Specialists (TES) are working in partnership with a large, well-established SEN Multi Academy Trust in Salford to recruit a high volume of Teaching Assistants to support across their specialist provisions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure consistent, long-term work across multiple sites – with opportunities to go permanent.

About the Schools You will be supporting across a network of specialist and inclusive provisions in Salford, including:

Dedicated SEN schools and alternative provisions
Primary, secondary and post-16 settings
A new specialist free school provision for pupils aged 11–16
Multi-site campuses supporting a wide range of needs across the borough

The Trust is built around a clear mission:

Supporting those who need it most through inclusive, nurturing environments where pupils feel safe and can thrive.

You’ll be joining settings that genuinely prioritise:

High-quality SEND provision
Strong pastoral care
Specialist interventions
A team-first, supportive culture

The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support pupils with SEN, SEMH, ASD, ADHD and complex needs
Work 1:1 and in small groups
Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation
Help deliver tailored learning and intervention strategies
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
Roles are available across:

Day-to-day supply
Long-term placements
Temp-to-perm opportunities
What We’re Looking For We want to hear from:

Experienced Teaching Assistants / Support Workers
Graduates looking to enter education or psychology pathways
Individuals with backgrounds in:
Care / support work
Youth work
Behaviour mentoring
SEN / SEMH settings
Key qualities:
✔ Patient, resilient and adaptable
✔ Passionate about supporting vulnerable learners
✔ Strong communication and teamwork skills

What You’ll Get
Competitive daily rates 💷
Weekly PAYE pay
Long-term stability & consistent work
Opportunities to go permanent within the Trust
Access to free CPD (SEN, behaviour, safeguarding)
Dedicated consultant support from TES
£150 referral bonus scheme

Why This Role?

Work across a large, growing SEN Trust with multiple sites
Be part of a supportive, well-structured team
Gain experience across a variety of specialist provisions
Make a genuine impact on young people who need it most
Apply Now We are urgently recruiting and interviewing immediately.

Whether you’re experienced or looking to break into SEN – we want to hear from you.

Apply today or contact The Education Specialists (TES) to secure your role ready for the new academic year.

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We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent