Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant – Trafford

Employer: Teaching Personnel
Location: Trafford
Contract: Full-time

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge where you can make a real difference in young people’s lives through education?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated, caring, and committed Teaching Assistant to join one of our welcoming Primary SEN schools in the Trafford area. In this role, you will provide essential support to pupils with complex needs, including learning difficulties, physical disabilities, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), speech and language delays, and global developmental delay.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children thrive academically and socially, and who wants to play a key role in their educational journey

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with complex needs, ensuring they can access learning effectively.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored lessons and interventions, adapting resources to meet individual needs.
• Implement behaviour management strategies to promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, reporting observations to the teacher and SENCO to inform planning.
• Support pupils in developing social and communication skills, fostering confidence and independence.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment, following safeguarding and school policies at all times.

Requirements

• Experience working with children with complex needs (essential).
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Valid Right to Work document for the UK.
• A proactive, patient, and resilient attitude.
• Two professional references covering the last 24 months.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?                 

• Competitive daily rates and weekly pay.
• Access to free training and CPD courses to enhance your skills.
• A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support and guidance.
• Opportunities for long-term roles and career progression within SEN education.

Interested? Apply today and make a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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