Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist School | Didsbury, Manchester

Location: Didsbury, Manchester
Job Type: Full-time | Term Time Only
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

TradeWind Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a highly regarded specialist school in Didsbury to recruit dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants.

This welcoming and well-resourced school caters for both primary and secondary-aged pupils with a range of complex additional needs. The school provides a nurturing, inclusive environment where every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and therapists to support pupils with a variety of needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• Complex learning difficulties

• Non-verbal communication needs

• Physical disabilities

• Healthcare and medical needs

• Sensory processing needs

Every day is different, and you''ll play a vital role in helping pupils access learning, develop communication skills, build independence, and celebrate their achievements.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs.

• Patient, resilient, and caring in their approach.

• Confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.

• Comfortable supporting pupils with personal care and healthcare needs where required.

• Experienced in education, care, support work, or similar settings (desirable but not essential).

• A supportive and experienced leadership team.

• Excellent training and ongoing professional development.

• Modern, specialist facilities and resources.

• Opportunities to work across both primary and secondary age groups.

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day.

• Competitive daily pay rates.

• Access to free CPD and specialist SEN training.

• A dedicated consultant who understands the specialist education sector.

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

• Simple registration process with ongoing support throughout your placement.

If you''re looking for a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with complex needs in a specialist setting, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact TradeWind Recruitment to find out more about this exciting opportunity.