At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with additional needs and help them thrive in their education.
- Company: Join a supportive secondary school in Salford with a focus on inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free training courses, and ongoing support for your career.
- Other info: Long-term role with potential for permanent employment and flexible hours.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a SEN TA or Teaching Assistant, with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
Location: Salford
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Long-term temporary, with potential for permanent employment
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday - Friday, school hours
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a secondary school? Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with a secondary school in Salford that is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their support team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous mainstream secondary school experience who enjoys supporting young people with additional needs and wants to make a genuine difference to their education.
The Role
- You will work alongside teachers, the SENCO and the wider pastoral team to support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning and develop their confidence and independence.
- Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils with SEN in lessons and through small-group interventions.
- Helping pupils access and engage with the curriculum.
- Supporting students with their social, emotional and behavioural development.
- Working closely with teaching staff and the SENCO.
- Building positive relationships with pupils and encouraging independence.
- Supporting pupils with needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties.
We're Looking For
- The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience as a SEN TA, Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
- Experience working within a mainstream secondary school.
- Experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
- A calm, patient and resilient approach.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A genuine passion for supporting young people.
Why Tradewind?
- As a Tradewind candidate, you’ll receive:
- Competitive rates of pay
- 2,500+ free CPD courses, webinars and resources through The National College
- Access to daily supply, long-term and permanent opportunities
- A dedicated education recruitment consultant
- Free annual safeguarding training
- Ongoing support throughout your placement and career
If you’re an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a mainstream secondary background and are looking for a new opportunity in Salford, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a member of the Tradewind team will be in touch.
Tradewind Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
SEN TA in Salford employer: Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in Preston that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive salaries, immediate commission opportunities, and generous holiday allowances, we ensure our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Our comprehensive Impact Academy training programme equips you with the skills to excel in recruitment, while ongoing support from experienced mentors fosters a collaborative environment where you can achieve your career aspirations.
