SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism Provision - Salford M6

Full‑time | Long‑term | Start: ASAP

We are currently recruiting a compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Salford M6. This is a full‑time, long‑term opportunity supporting pupils who all have EHCPs, within a classroom setting for children with Autism (ASD). The school offers a highly structured, autism‑friendly environment with a strong focus on sensory integration, emotional regulation and personalised learning.

Pupils are supported to engage with learning in a way that meets their individual sensory and communication needs.

• Supporting pupils with Autism within a specialist SEN classroom.
• Working closely with the class teacher to deliver structured, personalised learning.
• Implementing EHCP targets and individual support plans.
• Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Using sensory integration strategies, including sensory breaks, movement activities and calming techniques.
• Using visual supports, routines and autism‑specific approaches.
• Providing academic, emotional and pastoral support throughout the school day.

• Experience supporting children with Autism / ASD in an SEN setting.
• Understanding of EHCPs and individualised support.
• Knowledge or experience of sensory integration approaches (desirable).
• Patient, nurturing and consistent in approach.
• Confident working as part of a multidisciplinary SEN team.
• DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply).

• Supportive SEN leadership and experienced support staff.
• Small class sizes with high staff‑to‑pupil ratios.
• Well‑resourced sensory spaces and structured classrooms.
• Ongoing SEN and autism‑specific training.
• Long‑term stability with potential for a permanent role.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils in a setting that truly understands autism and prioritises sensory integration, emotional wellbeing and individual progress.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.