SEN Classroom Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Trafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking a caring and enthusiastic SEN Classroom Support Assistant to join a welcoming specialist school in Trafford, supporting students aged 11-19 with a range of additional needs.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, helping with communication, social and emotional development, and working closely with teachers. DBS update service is required or available; term-time only.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Patient, resilient, and positive attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for supporting students with additional needs.
• DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Assist with classroom learning and engagement.
• Promote positive behaviour and independence.
• Support students with communication, social, and emotional development.
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to meet individual needs.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Passion for SEN

Job description

SEN Classroom Support Assistant

Trafford | Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Immediate Start Available

Teaching Personnel are seeking a caring and enthusiastic SEN Classroom Support Assistant to join a welcoming specialist school in Trafford supporting students aged 11-19 with a range of additional needs, including Autism, Multiple Learning Disabilities, Severe Learning Disabilities, Speech, Language and Communication Needs, physical disabilities, and complex learning difficulties.

The school offers excellent facilities, small class sizes, and a supportive team dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Assist with classroom learning and engagement.
• Promote positive behaviour and independence.
• Support students with communication, social, and emotional development.
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to meet individual needs.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Patient, resilient, and positive attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for supporting students with additional needs.
• DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay.
• Free CPD and training opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Work with the UK's leading education recruitment agency.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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