Graduate Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate graduate to join a welcoming Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Trafford as a Teaching Assistant. The school supports pupils aged 3–11 with a range of learning needs including Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children who require tailored support to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

About the Role:

As an SEN teaching assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, support staff and parents/carers to ensure nurturing, consistent and personalised support is available for pupils. You will play a key part in creating an accessible, safe and stimulating environment where every child can thrive, access learning, develop communication skills and make progress at their own pace, in line with their EHCPs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils with PMLD, CLDD, Autism and Sensory processing disorder, following individual EHCP targets.
• Providing 1:1 and small‑group support, adapting activities to meet sensory, cognitive, and communication needs.
• Using PECS, visual timetables, sensory strategies, and communication aids.
• Supporting pupils during regulated and dysregulated behaviours, using de‑escalation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Helping to set up engaging learning resources and maintaining a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
• Encouraging independence, emotional wellbeing, resilience, confidence and life skills through consistent routine and positive relationships.
• Assisting with personal care, including toileting, feeding, mobility, and changing, where needed.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Confident and proactive, able to use initiative when supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Patient, adaptable, and resilient, with a genuine passion for supporting children with SEN.
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willing to support with personal care and mobility needs.
• Available full‑time and committed to a long‑term role.

Desirable:

• Experience working with PMLD, CLDD, Autism and Sensory processing disorder.

What Can Teaching Personnel Offer?

• Long-term, full-time positions across a variety of schools
• Support from a dedicated team
• Competitive pay with weekly payments
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people

If you have a passion for supporting children and young people with complex needs to reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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