Sen Teaching Assistant
Job description
SEN Teaching Assistants Roles
Are you passionate about supporting young people with SEN?
We are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work in secondary schools and specialist provisions across Salford, Bolton and Bury from September/October 2026 onwards.
This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced SEN professionals, graduates considering a career in education, or support staff looking for their next challenge.
The Role
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with additional needs
- Support pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and other learning needs
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
- Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing
- Build positive relationships with students, staff and families
Requirements
- Previous SEN, care, support work or school-based experience
- A patient, caring and resilient approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential
What We Offer
- Competitive rates of pay
- Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities
- Experience across a range of schools and specialist settings
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
If you're looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people and want to work within supportive schools across Salford, Bolton and Bury, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities starting September/October 2026.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website 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 undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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 visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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