SEND Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Trafford, Trafford |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 203592 |
Summary
Morgan Hunt are working closely with a college in Trafford who are looking for learning support assistants to join their support team. The role will be supporting students aged 16+ who have a range of additional needs who require support to access their course.
Students have varying needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH needs and physical difficulties.
The Role
In this position, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support
- Use effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to maintain a calm and safe learning environment
- Encourage positive engagement in learning and structured daily routines
- Build trusting relationships that help pupils regulate emotions and develop resilience
- Work closely with teaching staff to deliver tailored, meaningful learning activities
- Promote emotional wellbeing, confidence and positive behaviour
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Is confident managing challenging behaviours in a professional, measured way
- Remains calm, patient and consistent during heightened situations
- Has experience in SEN environments or brings transferable skills from youth work, care, sports coaching, mentoring or alternative provision
- Is resilient, reliable and genuinely motivated to help young people progress
Contract Details
· Temporary - Long Term
· Full & Part time hours available
· Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm
· Pay - £14+ (depending on experience)
· Start Date - ASAP
For more information about the role, or to apply please get in touch!
Students have varying needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH needs and physical difficulties.
The Role
In this position, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support
- Use effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to maintain a calm and safe learning environment
- Encourage positive engagement in learning and structured daily routines
- Build trusting relationships that help pupils regulate emotions and develop resilience
- Work closely with teaching staff to deliver tailored, meaningful learning activities
- Promote emotional wellbeing, confidence and positive behaviour
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Is confident managing challenging behaviours in a professional, measured way
- Remains calm, patient and consistent during heightened situations
- Has experience in SEN environments or brings transferable skills from youth work, care, sports coaching, mentoring or alternative provision
- Is resilient, reliable and genuinely motivated to help young people progress
Contract Details
· Temporary - Long Term
· Full & Part time hours available
· Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm
· Pay - £14+ (depending on experience)
· Start Date - ASAP
For more information about the role, or to apply please get in touch!