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SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time – September Start

Location: Trafford | Salary: Competitive | Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

Are you a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding role? Do you thrive in a supportive, specialist environment where every day you make a genuine difference? If so, we want to hear from YOU!

We are working with a highly regarded specialist school supporting children and young people aged 2–19 years with a range of complex needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Communication and sensory needs

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated SEN TA, Learning Support Assistant, or Support Worker to join a dynamic and nurturing team from September on a full-time basis.

The Role – SEN Teaching Assistant

As a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual EHCP targets
• Assist pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and personal development
• Support the class teacher with lesson preparation and delivery
• Implement behaviour support strategies and sensory approaches
• Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment
• Support with personal care where required
• Encourage independence, confidence, and social interaction

✅ Requirements – What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this Teaching Assistant role, you will ideally have:

• Experience working with SEN / SEND / SEMH / autism / complex needs
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Health & Social Care) – desirable but not essential
• Backgrounds in care, youth work, psychology or support work are highly transferable

Why Apply?

• Join a supportive and well-established SEN setting
• Opportunity for professional development and training
• Work in a role with real purpose and impact
• Excellent experience for careers in education, psychology, or therapy
• Competitive pay

Apply Today!

If you’re ready to take the next step in your SEN career and make a meaningful difference, apply now to secure your September start!

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