Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Special Needs Secondary School (Full-Time) Location: Eccles Salary: Competitive rates, dependent on experience Start Date: ASAP / September Start Available Tradewind Recruitment are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive special needs secondary school in Eccles, who are looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and making a genuine difference in their education and development. The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide tailored support to students aged 11-16 with a range of special educational needs, including autism, learning difficulties, communication needs, and social, emotional, and mental health needs. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting students in both classroom and small group settings Assisting with personalised learning activities Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement Helping students develop confidence, independence, and social skills Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils and staff The Ideal Candidate The school is seeking someone who is: Patient, caring, and resilient Passionate about working with young people with special educational needs Able to build positive relationships and adapt to individual student needs Experienced in education, care, youth work, or support work (preferred but not essential) Committed to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing What the School Offers A supportive and experienced staff team Ongoing training and professional development A rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same The opportunity to positively impact students' lives every dayTo apply for this role or to find out more, please contact Tradewind Recruitment today. Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references