- Job Reference: (phone hidden)-2
- Date Posted: 15 July 2026
- Recruiter: cover people
- Location: City, Manchester
- Salary: £125 to £180 Per Day
- Sector: Support / IAG, Teaching Assistant
- Job Type: Permanent
Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant Primary School (Trafford)

Trafford September Start Full-Time Long-Term

Are you passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of children with additional needs?

Cover People are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Trafford that is looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis from September.

This is an excellent opportunity to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH, and learning difficulties, helping them to thrive both academically and socially. Similar Trafford SEN roles commonly involve supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication needs in long-term, term-time positions.

The Role
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN.




- Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored interventions.
- Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and confidence.
- Support pupils' emotional wellbeing and engagement in learning.
- Build strong, positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.
- Help create an inclusive, safe, and nurturing learning environment.

The Adecuado Candidate
- Previous experience supporting children with SEN in a primary school or similar setting.
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
- A Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

What We Offer
- Competitive daily pay.
- A long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consu

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