Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Join Our Team as a SEN Teaching Assistant!

Location: Placement opportunities across Salford and Bolton
Salary: Competitive

Are you passionate about supporting students with special educational needs?
Do you want to be part of a team that makes a REAL difference every day?

Then Teaching Personnel's SEN Department is looking for YOU!

Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, working closely with specialist schools and provisions outside mainstream education. Our SEN team provides vital support to students with Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). We are committed to creating inclusive, nurturing environments where every student can thrive!

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work 1:1 with students who need personalised support to succeed. You’ll play a crucial role in helping students with Autism and MLD to PMLD develop both academically and personally.

• 1:1 Support: Provide dedicated, individualised assistance to students in a secondary school setting.
• Adapt Learning: Help adapt lessons and activities to meet each student’s unique needs, making learning fun and engaging.
• Collaborate: Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to create a holistic and nurturing learning experience.
• Promote Independence: Encourage students to build life skills and confidence, fostering their independence.
• Support Emotional and Social Development: Be a positive presence in your student’s day, helping them build essential social and emotional skills.

✔️ Passion for SEN: Enthusiasm for working with students with Autism and MLD/PMLD.
✔️ Patience and Empathy: A caring, positive attitude to support students through their challenges.
✔️ Experience in a SEN Setting (preferred, but not essential).
✔️ Team Player: Ability to work closely with staff and families to ensure the best for your students.
✔️ Adaptability: Creativity and flexibility in responding to students' individual needs.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact on students' lives?
We’d love to hear from you! Send your CV, and a member of the SEN Team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail!

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.
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