The Education Specialists are working in partnership with a specialist SEND school in Trafford, committed to providing exceptional education and support to pupils aged 11-16. We are looking for a passionate, resilient, and inspiring Teaching Assistant to join our team and make a significant impact on the lives of our young people. Long term Teaching Assistant position to start in February 2026. The position is full time Monday to Friday, on an ongoing basis and will be a permenant role for the right person. Long term Teaching Assistant position to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities including ASD, PMLD, complex needs and SEMH. The school has provision for pupils aged 11-16 years old who have an education, health, and care plan (EHCP) that reflects their special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Supporting teaching and learning in the classroom, you will be fully committed and be able to fully support the children individually to help them overcome their challenges and engage in learning, helping pupils to break down barriers to learning, and achieve a positive outcome. The school offers a creative curriculum, a very child centred and nurturing approach, designed to meet each child’s individual needs, with a large focus on sports activities to help the children regulate their emotions. We are looking for someone who has lots of empathy, a positive and energetic attitude, an interactive and engaging approach, and who can commit full time long term. You will be joining a warm, collaborative, welcoming and supportive team. We will be delighted to hear from you, this is an amazing opportunity to be part of an amazing, experienced, and dedicated team. We offer a specialist Teaching Assistant (TA) training course, if you feel this would be beneficial, please let your consultant know. How to Apply: If you are passionate about supporting students with SEMH needs and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV The Education Specialists are proud holders of the APSCO audited accreditation which means our recruitment practices are of the highest standard. We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced DBS. The Education Specialists promote equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers and applicants. We follow GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data. Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education. As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent