SEN Support Assistant
Job description
This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...
Do you want to help people achieve the best possible outcomes, regardless of the extent of their learning difficulty?
Would you like to help children with educational barriers?
`A positive, caring and nurturing ethos, interesting and challenging curriculum, stimulating learning environment, and a supportive partnership between school, home and the community`
Teaching Personnel are currently looking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic teaching assistant for our partner school, a primary specialist school in the Trafford area. The position will be working predominately with children 4-11 year old pupils who have verity of Special Education Needs.. Your role will be supporting with behaviour management and to engage and interact with the children to enable them to be able to access to curriculum fully.
As I work with a wonderful SEN School in Trafford who are currently seeking an SEN Teacher for short term and longer term based role. Many of their pupils have additional physical disabilities, medical, care and sensory needs and behavioural difficulties.
The role will entail leading a small class of SEN pupils reaching learning targets and there will be daily planning involved. The pupils are on the spectrum and have sensory requirements. The classes are smaller than mainstream and you’ll have the support of 2/3 TAs to assist in class for various pupils.
The school are looking for someone who is confident, organised, who can use their own initiative to pick up from the hand over and take responsibility in leading the class, teaching assistants and meet pupil development targets.
The ideal candidate:
• Have PECS and Makaton training / experience but not essential
• Experience working with challenging behaviour or have Team Teach training (positive restraint training)
• You will need to be confident, organised and be able to lead a team
• Flexible, adaptive and versatile individual
Pay rates are GBP55-65!
If you are interested in applying for this role or simply want to find out more information then please call Neal on 0161 242 1793 or send your CV to neal.sutton@teachingpersonnel.com
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please see teachingpersonnel.com/privacy-notice
Similar jobs
Salary
£110 - 120 per day
Location free text
Birmingham
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
Sector
Teaching Assistant
Location
Birmingham
Description
EYFS Teacher – Birmingham (B29) Location: Birmingham – B29 Position Type: Full-Time Start Date: ASAP / September 2026 Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience and qualifications) About
Reference
B29 EYFS
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Birmingham PrimaryAuthor
Birmingham PrimarySalary
£90 - 100 per day
Location free text
Newton Abbot
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
SEN General
Location
Devon
Description
SEND Teaching Assistant – Newton Abbot Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? Teaching Personnel is recruiting caring and dedicated SEND Teaching
Reference
SENDTA/NEW/JR
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Exeter BranchAuthor
Exeter BranchSalary
£95 - 105 per day
Location free text
Exeter
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
SEN General
Location
Devon
Description
SEND Teaching Assistant – ExeterAre you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? Teaching Personnel is recruiting caring and dedicated SEND Teaching Assist
Reference
SENDTA/EXE/JR
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Exeter BranchAuthor
Exeter BranchSalary
£90 - 100 per day
Location free text
Barnstaple
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
SEN General
Location
Devon
Description
SEND Teaching Assistant – BarnstapleAre you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? Teaching Personnel is recruiting caring and dedicated SEND Teaching As
Reference
SENDTA/BARN/JR2
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Exeter BranchAuthor
Exeter BranchSalary
£90 - 100 per day + Travel Expenses
Location free text
Exeter
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
SEN General
Location
Devon
Description
SEND Learning Mentor – ExeterAre you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities on a one-to-one basis? Teaching Personnel is recruiting caring and committed S
Reference
LM/EXE/JR1
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Exeter BranchAuthor
Exeter BranchSalary
£105 - 115 per day
Location free text
Crediton
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
SEN General
Location
Devon
Description
Outdoor Teaching Assistant – CreditonAre you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities through outdoor learning and hands-on activities? Teaching Personnel i
Reference
OUTTA/CRED/JR1
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Exeter BranchAuthor
Exeter BranchSalary
£90 - 105 per day
Location free text
South Yorkshire
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
Less than £100 per day
Less than £500 per week
£500 - £749 per week
Sector
Teaching Assistant
Location
South Yorkshire
Description
Teaching Personnel is seeking experienced and qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across South Yorkshire. We are working closely with a number of partner schools who req
Reference
J233
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Sheffield NorthAuthor
Sheffield NorthSalary
£80 - 90 per day
Location free text
Southampton
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
Less than £100 per day
Sector
Teaching Assistant
Location
Southampton
Description
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Primary School Southampton | Part-Time | Start Date: March 2026We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join a friendly and inclusi
Reference
lsa23
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Hampshire PrimaryAuthor
Hampshire PrimarySalary
£140 - 240 per day
Location free text
Sheffield
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£200 - £299 per day
Sector
Secondary
Location
Sheffield
Description
Job Title: Subject Specialist Teachers Location: South Yorkshire Employer: Teaching Personnel Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term / Permanent Salary: £140–£220 per day (dependent on experience
Reference
JH232
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Sheffield NorthAuthor
Sheffield NorthSalary
£25 - 30 per hour
Location free text
Nottingham
Job Type
Flexible Working
Salary
£10 - £19 per hour
£20 - £29 per hour
Sector
Tutor/Intervention
Location
Nottingham
Description
Inspire Confidence. Unlock Potential. Teach English in Nottingham. Words have power — and you could be the reason a young person discovers theirs.At TP Tutors, we believe English isn’t just a subjec
Reference
02/02TWNG12
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
North TuitionAuthor
North TuitionRelated posts
Teaser
Education NewsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD02YY
Summary
Understanding the DfE's visions for inclusive education: What schools need to knowEvery Child Achieving and Thriving is the new white paper from the Department for Education (DfE). The document s
Teaser
People & CultureContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD02YY
Summary
Nell Whitfield is a Teaching Assistant working with our Manchester branch, currently supporting pupils in a SEND school. With a hands-on approach and a real passion for helping childre
Teaser
People & CultureContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD01YY
Summary
Nicole Totterdell, MAT Account Manager at Teaching Personnel is taking on the incredible challenge of a skydive in February to raise money for Father Hudson’s Caritas.
Teaser
People & CultureContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD01YY
Summary
Get to know Thomas Grindrod, 24, from Leyland, Lancashire, and find out more about his role in our Liverpool Primary team. Tell us about your role at Teaching PersonnelAs
Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD01YY
Summary
Exam season offers a valuable opportunity if you’re looking for flexible, meaningful work within schools. Exam invigilating is a vital role that supports students during key assessment periods, an
Teaser
Education NewsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD12YY
Summary
Ofsted’s new inspection changes mark a shift in how UK schools are evaluated. Routine inspections will start from 1 December 2025. Between now and Christmas, Ofsted will prioritise state-funded sc
Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD12YY
Summary
With the Christmas break and end of term coming up, it’s time to get your payroll sorted! Our Payroll team has outlined the key dates you need to ensure you receive your pay on time. Check out the
Teaser
People & CultureContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD12YY
Summary
This month, we’re shining a light on Amy, one of our brilliant Business Managers in Tyne Tees. From her roots in education to progressing into leadership, she talks us through the real
Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD12YY
Summary
Meet Hope Rodriguez – Manchester Primary Consultant Since joining Teaching Personnel just over a year ago, Hope Rodriguez has made an incredible impact in the Manchester
Teaser
Education NewsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD11YY
Summary
Following the mixed reaction to the Budget, we take a closer look at Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ announcements and what the Budget means for education. The Budget introduced targeted investments to
Register with us
for a choice of classroom roles
Register today
Recent jobs