SEN Teaching Assistant Job in Trafford

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded specialist primary school in Trafford seeks a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant starting September 2025. You will support children with complex needs, delivering tailored interventions and creating an inclusive environment. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in children’s lives, with ongoing support and development resources from Hays Education.

Benefits

Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays consultant

Access to CPD training and development resources

Opportunity to make a difference in children’s lives

Supportive and inclusive school environment

Qualifications

• Experience with ASC and communication difficulties required.
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach needed.
• DBS on update service or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs in accessing learning.
• Deliver tailored interventions and provide 1:1 and small group support.
• Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children with special educational needs

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Calm and patient approach

Education

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant certificate

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SEN Teaching Assistant Job in Trafford, Greater Manchester

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Posted:

25.06.2025

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09.08.2025

Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist Primary Setting

Location: Trafford, Greater Manchester

Salary: £85–£95 per day (dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term

Start Date: September 2025

Your New Company

Hays Education is working in partnership with a well-regarded specialist primary school in Trafford that caters for children aged 2–11 with a range of complex learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), speech and language difficulties, sensory processing needs, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges. The school is purpose-built with outstanding facilities, including sensory rooms, therapy spaces, and outdoor learning environments. It is known for its nurturing ethos, child-centered approach, and strong multidisciplinary team that includes therapists, specialist teachers, and support staff.

Your New Job

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with additional needs to access learning and develop key life skills. You will work closely with class teachers and therapists to deliver tailored interventions, provide 1:1 and small group support, and help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment. This is a full-time, long-term role starting in September 2025, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly ASC and communication difficulties
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to support personal care and sensory needs where required
• Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant certificate are desirable but not essential
• A DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one through Hays

What You'll Get in Return

• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays consultant
• Access to Hays Education’s CPD training and development resources
• The chance to work in a highly supportive and inclusive school environment

What You Need to Do Now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us for more information. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position in education, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.