SEND School Teaching Assistant

Job Title:

SEND School Teaching Assistant

Start Date:

September 2026 (Earlier starts may be available)

Contract:

Full-Time, Long-Term

Rate: £95 – £115 per day (dependent on experience)

A highly regarded specialist SEND school in Trafford is looking to recruit compassionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with a range of complex learning and communication needs.

This is a school that places a huge emphasis on developing independence, enabling communication, sensory development, and creating meaningful learning experiences for every child. Many pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and require specialist support throughout the school day.

If you have experience working in care, support work, residential settings, mental health services, or specialist education, your skills could be exactly what this school is looking for.

The school supports pupils with a wide range of additional needs, including:

• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties
• Sensory Processing Needs
• Social and Emotional Development Needs
• Pupils who are non-verbal or have limited communication
• Children requiring structured routines and sensory-based learning approaches

Many pupils communicate through visual supports, symbols, Makaton, sensory activities, and personalised communication systems. The school places a strong emphasis on communication and independence development.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Help children engage with learning through sensory and practical activities
• Promote communication, social interaction, and independence
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and families
• Help pupils access community-based learning and life skills opportunities where appropriate

No two days are the same, making this an incredibly rewarding role for someone who enjoys building relationships and celebrating small but significant achievements.

The most successful candidates often come from backgrounds such as:

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Support Worker
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Care Assistant
• Youth Worker

The school values patience, empathy, consistency, and a willingness to learn far more than previous school experience alone.

• Experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults
• A calm, nurturing, and resilient approach
• Understanding of Autism, communication needs, or sensory differences
• Strong relationship‑building skills
• Ability to remain positive and proactive in challenging situations
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

• Outstanding specialist training and development opportunities
• Highly supportive leadership and experienced staff team

All applicants will require a fully enhanced DBS and two professional references covering the last two years.