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 NewpanyHays Education are working in partnership with a well-regarded specialist primary school in Trafford that caters for children aged 2–11 with a range ofplex 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-centred approach, and strong multidisciplinary team that includes therapists, specialist teachers, and support staff.
Your New JobAs 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
1. Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly ASC andmunication difficulties
2. A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
3. Strongmunication and teamwork skills
4. A willingness to support personal care and sensory needs where required
5. Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant certificate are desirable but not essential
6. A DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one through Hays
What You'll Get in Return
7. A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives
8. Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays consultant
9. Access to Hays Education’s CPD training and development resources
10. The chance to work in a highly supportive and inclusive school environment
What You Need to Do NowIf 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. #4697406 - Amy Fitzgerald