Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Specialist School, Trafford
£500-£550 per week
08:30-15:30, Mon-Fri
Full-Time
Do you aspire to be a positive influence on students with SEN?
Are you looking to build meaningful experience supporting pupils with complex additional needs?
Have you recently graduated from a Psychology or similar degree - or do you have a history of relevant experience in SEN support?
A respected specialist school in Trafford is appointing a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism, sensory needs, and communication difficulties.
The Role
You will support pupils across the school day, working 1:1 and in small groups to deliver personalised interventions. The school follows a structured and nurturing approach, prioritising communication development, emotional regulation, and life skills alongside academic progress.
You will work closely with SEN specialists and external professionals to ensure pupils receive tailored, high-quality support.
What's on Offer
* £450-£550 per week
* Long-term opportunity
* Specialist SEN and communication training
* Strong senior leadership and mentoring
* Valuable experience for careers in SEN education
Ideal Candidate
* Psychology or similar degree desirable
* Calm and adaptable
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Committed to inclusive practice
* Experience in SEN desirable
This SEN Teaching Assistant role is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking to pursue careers in Social Care, Educational/Clinical Psychology or SEN Education in the long-term, and will equip the successful applicant with a number of advantageous and transferable skills for these environments.
You will benefit from extensive training in this SEN Teaching Assistant role, and work closely with classroom leaders, teachers and the school SENDCo to follow EHCPs as well as strategize on how to tailor effective interventions to the individual needs of each student.
Click 'Apply Now' to register your interest in this exciting SEN Teaching Assistant role today!
SEN Teaching Assistant Role - Trafford Specialist School - Up to £550 per week
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