SEND Teaching Assistants

Posting date:	09 February 2026
Salary:	£82.5 to £150 per day
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	11 March 2026
Location:	Salford, North West, M3 6DD
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP224802CT3103-A477549-09022026

Summary

SEND Teaching Assistant – Part-time, long-term temporary roles starting as soon as possible These flexible opportunities are ideal for SEND Teaching Assistants who want to make a meaningful impact across secondary schools in Salford and the surrounding areas. You’ll be supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs, helping them access learning and develop confidence in a safe and inclusive environment.Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND
• Assist in the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs)
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management
• Collaborate with teachers and SENCOs to adapt learning materials
• Promote pupil independence and engagement in lessons
• Monitor and record pupil progress and well-being
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and school policies

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Knowledge of strategies to support pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH, or other needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as a SEND Teaching Assistant
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil well-being

Why Step Teachers?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!