Graduate Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Location: Trafford
Salary: £107.71–£111.85 per day
Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only
Start Date: September (or ASAP)

Are you a recent graduate looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Trafford Graduates is recruiting passionate, empathetic, and motivated graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in SEND schools and specialist provisions across Trafford. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, or wider education and care.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• ADHD

• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

• Moderate to Complex Learning Difficulties

• Physical and sensory needs

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups

• Helping to deliver engaging and inclusive learning activities

• Promoting confidence, independence, and positive behaviour

• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families

• Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development

• Assisting with classroom preparation and daily routines

We welcome applications from graduates of all degree disciplines. You’ll be successful if you have:

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude

• The ability to adapt to individual learning needs

• A proactive and collaborative approach to working within a school environment

Previous experience working with children or vulnerable adults is beneficial but not essential. We value transferable skills gained through volunteering, coaching, mentoring, youth work, care, customer service, or other people-focused roles.

• Valuable classroom experience in supportive SEND settings

• Competitive weekly pay

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Dedicated support from experienced education consultants

• Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and teacher training pathways

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day

At Trafford Graduates, we connect talented graduates with rewarding opportunities in education. We work closely with schools across Trafford to place graduates where they can develop professionally while making a lasting impact on children’s lives.

Whether you’re exploring a future in teaching or looking to gain hands-on experience in education, we’ll support you every step of the way.