SEN Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Trafford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education are seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Trafford. You will support pupils with additional needs, helping them access the curriculum and feel safe and supported throughout the day.

You will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff, delivering personalised support, managing emotions, and promoting wellbeing in a calm, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a primary school or SEN setting.
• Care for children with additional needs with empathy and patience.
• Ability to adapt approaches to individual pupil needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers to deliver engaging, accessible learning activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support based on pupil needs.
• Differentiate activities to help pupils access the curriculum.
• Support children with SEN and disabilities.
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive attitudes.
• Support communication, interaction and social development.
• Help children manage emotions and regulate behaviour.
• Provide calm support during anxiety or sensory overload.
• Assist with sensory activities and personalised learning.
• Promote wellbeing and follow safeguarding procedures.

Skills

SEN experience

Primary school experience

Patience

Team collaboration

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School in Trafford

Milk Education are working with a welcoming, supportive and nurturing primary school in Trafford who are looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team ASAP.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them feel confident, included and able to achieve their individual potential.

You will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff to provide personalised support to primary-aged pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. You will help children access learning, develop communication and independence, manage emotions and feel safe and supported throughout the school day.

The school welcomes applications from experienced Teaching Assistants and candidates with previous SEN experience, as well as graduates and those with transferable experience from childcare, care, youth work, support work, tutoring, coaching or similar settings.

Your Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work alongside teachers to support engaging, accessible and age-appropriate learning activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support based on individual pupil needs.
• Help pupils access the primary curriculum through differentiated activities, practical learning and guidance.
• Support children with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Support communication, interaction and social development.
• Help children develop strategies to manage emotions and regulate behaviour.
• Provide calm and consistent support during anxiety, distress or sensory overload.
• Assist with sensory activities and personalised learning approaches.
• Support children's personal development, life skills and independence.
• Follow individual education plans, behaviour plans and agreed support strategies.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and provide pastoral support.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and other professionals.
• Support personal care needs where required, always maintaining children's dignity, privacy and wellbeing.
• Help maintain a safe, calm, structured and inclusive learning environment.
• Promote pupil wellbeing and follow safeguarding procedures and school policies.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children in a primary school, SEN, childcare, care, tutoring, youth work, coaching or similar setting (desirable).
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Is caring, patient, empathetic and approachable.
• Can remain calm, positive and consistent in challenging situations.
• Understands that every child has different needs and can adapt their approach accordingly.
• Is confident supporting behavioural, emotional, sensory or communication needs.
• Can support children with their learning, social development and emotional wellbeing.
• Is comfortable supporting personal care needs where required.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive relationships with children and staff.
• Works effectively as part of a wider teaching and support team.
• Is flexible, proactive and keen to develop their skills.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Holds a relevant qualification o