SEND School Teaching Assistant

GSL Education Manchester, England Jun 23, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay £95 – £115/day
Work Onsite
Level Junior

SEND School Teaching Assistant focuses on care plans (ehcps) and require specialist support throughout the school day.

What the role involves

  • Care Plans (EHCPs) and require specialist support throughout the school day.
  • Support work, residential settings, mental health services, or specialist education, your skills could be exactly what this school is looking for.

Skills and requirements

  • If you have experience working in care.
  • The school values patience, empathy, consistency, and a willingness to learn far more than previous school experience alone.
  • All applicants will require a fully enhanced DBS and two professional references covering the last two years.

Confirmed role details

  • Full-Time, Long-Term.
  • Rate: £95 – £115 per day (dependent on experience).

Candidate fit

  • A highly regarded specialist SEND school in Trafford is looking to recruit compassionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with a range of complex learning.
  • Many pupils communicate through visual supports, symbols, Makaton, sensory activities, and personalised communication systems.

Additional role context

  • Start Date: September 2026 (Earlier starts may be available).
  • Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
  • Help children engage with learning through sensory and practical activities.

Known job details

  • Pay: £95 – £115 per day
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