SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary SEN School

SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary SEN School, Salford

Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (with potential to become permanent)Salary:
£95 - £110 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Location: Salford, Greater Manchester

Are you a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in September 2025? Hays Education is recruiting on behalf of a highly respected secondary special school in Salford that supports students aged 11-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including autism (ASC), moderate to severe learning difficulties (MLD/SLD), and communication and sensory needs. This is a full-time, term-time role starting in September, initially on a temporary basis, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in special schools, SEN units, or alternative provision settings.

Your New Role as a SEND Teaching Assistant

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with complex learning needs
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and communication support (training provided)
• Use tools such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC to aid communication
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and SENCOs to deliver tailored learning
• Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to support
• Confidence supporting students with personal care and sensory needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning) is desirable
• Enhanced DBS check on the update service (or willingness to apply)

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive daily pay rates through Hays Education
• Personal support from a dedicated SEN recruitment consultant
• Access to exclusive CPD training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work in a well-resourced and supportive SEN school
• £250 in high street shopping vouchers for every successful referral
• Potential for a permanent contract after the initial term

What You Need to Do Now

If you're a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a role in Salford this September, click 'Apply Now' to upload your CV, or contact the Hays Education Manchester office on for more information.

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