Sen Teaching Assistant

One of our schools, based in Trafford caters for children aged 2-11 with special educational needs arising from a range of conditions and are looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant. The pupils have difficulties accessing education and need to work in smaller groups with a high level of specialist staff from Education, Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and the School Nursing Service.

A large number of pupils have an autistic spectrum disorder. Meaning they have difficulties with communication and interacting with others. You will be supporting the pupils during class time, supporting with feeds and with personal care.

If you have experience working with children with special educational needs and feel this role would be suited to you, please feel free to reach out!

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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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