SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Be the Person Who Makes School Work for Every Child
Start Date: September 2025
Type: Full-time and Flexible Options Available
Location: Placements across Salford & Bury available

We’re looking for individuals who genuinely care about children – especially those who don’t always have the easiest time in school. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your role isn’t about ticking boxes or standing at the side of the classroom. It’s about being a calm, consistent presence for pupils who really need someone in their corner.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing:

• 1:1 Support – You’ll work closely with a pupil who may need help regulating their emotions, staying focused, or understanding tasks. You’ll build trust and become a key part of their daily school experience.

• Classroom Support – You’ll assist the teacher in creating a positive learning environment for all students. That might mean working with small groups, helping set up activities, or simply being the extra pair of eyes and hands that keep the class running smoothly.

• Real-Time Problem Solving – Every day is different. One morning might involve helping a child re-engage after a tough start to their day. Another could involve using creative strategies to help them understand a maths concept in their own way.

• Being a Steady Presence – Some pupils will test boundaries, others will be quietly anxious. Your calmness, patience and reliability can make a world of difference.

This role doesn’t require formal qualifications – but it does require experience with children in some form (teaching, volunteering, coaching, tutoring, mentoring, caring – formal or informal). If you don’t have school-based experience, we ask that you send a short statement or cover letter explaining how your background has prepared you to work with children in an educational setting.

Who This Role Might Suit:

• Psychology or education graduates

• Parents or carers returning to work

• Youth workers, coaches or mentors

• People looking to explore a career in teaching or SEN

We work with a range of primary and secondary schools who rely on us to send staff who are committed, professional, and genuinely want to help. If that sounds like you, we’d love to speak.

What You’ll Get:

• Full-time and part-time/flexible roles to fit your schedule

• The chance to build experience in SEN and mainstream settings

• Support from a team that values people, not just placements

• The opportunity to make a measurable difference in children’s lives

Once you apply, a member of our team will be in touch to talk through your experience, interests and the kinds of settings that would suit you best.

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.
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