Sen Teaching Assistant

Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Sale Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with complex additional needs? We are currently looking for an experienced Special…

Pay rate £93 – £110/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 17 August 2026

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Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Sale

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with complex additional needs?

We are currently looking for an experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming SEND setting in Sale on a long-term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of children with complex needs and who can provide patient, nurturing and consistent support.

The Role

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, including Autism and children who are non-verbal. You will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to provide personalised support and help pupils engage with learning and develop their independence.

The Ideal Candidate

Previous experience working in a UK SEND setting is essential

Experience supporting children with complex needs

Experience working with children with Autism

Experience supporting non-verbal children

A patient, empathetic and nurturing approach

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Able to remain calm and positive when faced with challenging situations

Passionate about supporting children with additional needs

Reliable, resilient and committed to making a difference

Why Apply?

Long-term opportunity in a supportive SEND setting

Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' lives

Excellent experience within a specialist educational environment

Support from a dedicated team throughout your placement

If you have the experience and passion required to support children with complex needs, we would love to hear from you!

Contact Megan on (phone number removed) or  

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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

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

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