SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Sale
Pay: £92.63 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive SEND school in Sale that is looking for an enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to achieve their full potential in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

The Role:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEND.

• Work closely with teachers and therapists to deliver personalised learning and support plans.

• Encourage pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.

• Support children with communication, sensory, and behavioural needs.

• Help create a positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment.

• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents to ensure the best outcomes for every child.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND within a UK school or specialist education setting.

• A patient, caring, and resilient approach.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Confidence supporting children with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and complex needs.

• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.

• Relevant Teaching Assistant or SEND qualifications are desirable but not essential.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay of £92.63 - £110.

• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placement.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• The chance to work in a well-resourced and supportive SEND school.

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives every day.

If you have the experience, enthusiasm, and commitment to support children with SEND and are looking for your next rewarding opportunity in Sale, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your education career!

Contact Megan on 01618703623 or [email protected]

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

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