Sen Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Trafford Start Date: After October half term Salary: £92.63 - £115 per day Are you a SEND Teaching Assistant with experience working in a UK school? Are you confident…

Pay rate £93 – £115/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 7 October 2026

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Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Trafford
Start Date: After October half term
Salary: £92.63 - £115 per day

Are you a SEND Teaching Assistant with experience working in a UK school?

Are you confident providing one-to-one support for a child with Autism?

Can you use a patient, consistent approach to help a Year 4 pupil engage with learning?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ primary school in Trafford. The school has a dedicated SEND provision and is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to provide focused, individual support.

This full-time, long-term SEND Teaching Assistant role starts after October half term, supporting a Year 4 child with Autism within the school’s SEND provision. You will provide one-to-one (1:1) support in Key Stage 2 / KS2, working closely with the class teacher to adapt learning activities and encourage engagement and independence.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)
Experience working in a UK school (essential)
An understanding of Autism and strategies to support children with special educational needs and disabilities
The ability to adapt learning activities and provide consistent one-to-one support
Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with the class teacher
A patient, caring and adaptable approach
In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Click APPLY NOW to apply for this SEND Teaching Assistant position and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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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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