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SEN Teaching Assistant; Temporary

Job in Trafford, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: TeacherActive
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-22
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School, Child Development/Support, School Counselor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 89 - 95 GBP Hourly GBP 89.00 95.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (Temporary)
Location: Trafford

Job Title:

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location:

Sale, M33
Salary: £89 - £95 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type:
Full-time, Long-term

Start Date:

ASAP

Are you a passionate and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding role?
We are working with a supportive and inclusive mainstream primary school in Sale (M33) to recruit a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex needs, including Autism, Specific Learning Difficulties (SPLD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

The Role:

Supporting individual pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, adapting learning resources and strategies to meet individual needs.

Providing emotional and behavioural support to pupils with Autism, SPLD, and PMLD.

Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to ensure consistent and inclusive support.

Assisting with personal care and mobility, when required.

Contributing to a safe and nurturing learning environment that encourages independence and progress.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Proven experience supporting children with Autism, SPLD, and/or PMLD in a school or specialist setting.

A strong understanding of child development and the barriers to learning faced by children with SEND.

A calm, patient, and proactive approach, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The ability to follow support plans, differentiate activities, and respond to individual needs.

A relevant qualification (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.

A DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one.

Why Join This School?

A welcoming and inclusive ethos that values every learner.

Supportive senior leadership and ongoing CPD opportunities.

Well-resourced SEND provision and a collaborative staff team.

Relevant CPD Video Resource:
– A great starting point to better understand classroom strategies that support children with Autism.

How to Apply:

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of pupils with SEND and meet the criteria above, please get in touch today to find out more or to apply.

Email or phone (phone number removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services
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