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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Contract type: Temporary
Location: Salford
Industry: SEND
Salary: £100 - £120 per day
Reference: SENTAS_1760695407
Contact name: Aspire People Limited
Contact email: demi@aspirepeople.co.uk

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Salford
Salary: £100 - £115 per day
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to support young people with special educational needs in a caring and inclusive environment?

Aspire People is currently working with a welcoming and well-resourced school in the Salford area, who are seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils who need additional support to reach their full potential.

About the School:

This supportive and inclusive school provides education for pupils with a range of special educational needs, including autism (ASC), moderate learning difficulties (MLD), and social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). The staff team is highly experienced and passionate about creating a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment.

With small class sizes and a strong team ethos, the school places a high value on positive relationships, consistency, and promoting independence in every pupil. You will be working alongside skilled teachers and support staff, contributing to a positive and purposeful learning experience.

Your Role:
-Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEN
-Assist the class teacher with planning, resources, and classroom management
-Implement individual learning plans and behaviour support strategies
-Help create a calm, nurturing classroom environment
-Work closely with the SENCO, teachers, parents, and outside professionals

About You:
-Experience supporting children with SEN, ideally in a school setting
-Calm, patient, and adaptable, with excellent communication skills
-Confident in managing challenging behaviours in a positive, proactive way
-A team player with a genuine passion for supporting young people
-Relevant qualifications or training (e.g. Team Teach, Autism Awareness) are desirable but not essential

Why Join Aspire People?
-Competitive daily rate of £100-£115
-A dedicated consultant to support your journey
-Access to free CPD and training opportunities
-Long-term and permanent opportunities across the region
-Fast, efficient registration process

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a SEN Teaching Assistant and want to be part of a school that truly values inclusion and pupil well-being, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Aspire People for more information.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

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