Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Sale Start Date: September Salary: £92.63 - £110 per day Do you have experience supporting children with complex needs in a UK SEND school? Are you a patient and resilient…

Pay rate £93 – £110/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 20 August 2026

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Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Sale
Start Date: September
Salary: £92.63 - £110 per day

Do you have experience supporting children with complex needs in a UK SEND school?

Are you a patient and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant who can provide consistent support?

Do you have a nurturing approach and a passion for helping children with additional needs achieve their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a SEND school based in Sale, Trafford, who are looking to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant. The school supports children with complex needs and provides a nurturing environment where pupils can develop their confidence, independence and skills.

The school is looking to take on a SEND Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis from September, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will work closely with children with complex needs, providing consistent support with their learning, development and engagement throughout the school day.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable

Previous experience working within a UK SEND school is essential

Experience supporting children with complex needs

Strong communication skills

A patient and resilient approach

A nurturing, adaptable and positive attitude

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 £200 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.

If you are interested in this SEND Teaching Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ 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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