Teaching Assistant

Posting date:	30 January 2026
Salary:	£88.99 to £120 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	01 March 2026
Location:	M5
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	TAM5-8985

Summary

Job Title: 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant – Year 5
Location: Salford, Greater Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term

Are you an experienced and resilient Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs?

A welcoming and supportive Primary School in Salford is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work one-to-one with a pupil in Year 5 who has a diagnosis of Autism. The role requires a calm and confident individual who can build strong, trusting relationships and manage challenging behaviour effectively.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 support for a pupil in Year 5 with Autism.

  
  

• Supporting the pupil’s academic, social, and emotional development throughout the school day.

  
  

• Implementing individualised strategies to support learning and behaviour.

  
  

• Collaborating with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to ensure consistent support.

  
  

• Contributing to a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.

  
  

  The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Previous experience supporting children with Autism in a school setting.

    
    

  • Confidence in managing challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques.

    
    

  • A calm, patient, and proactive approach to working with children with additional needs.

    
    

  • A good understanding of safeguarding and SEND best practices.

    
    

  • The ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.

    
    

    In Return, the School Offers:

    • A caring and inclusive environment with a supportive staff team.

      
      

    • Ongoing CPD opportunities to enhance your SEND knowledge.

      
      

    • A chance to make a meaningful impact on a child’s education and wellbeing.

      
      

      Key Requirements:

      • Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one.

        
        

      • References to cover the last two years.

        
        

      • Right to work in the UK.

        
        

        Recommended Video for Candidate Preparation:
        Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Teacher's Guide to Supporting Students – This video offers insight into supporting autistic pupils, including strategies that are directly relevant to 1:1 roles.

        All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
        
        
        
        Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
        
        
        
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