Qualified Teaching Assistant (Level 2 or 3), Trafford
Location: Trafford
Duration: Long term placement
Salary:
£450 - 500 per week
Start date: 23/02/2026
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
Posted:
Job Description
New Directions is currently recruiting for a qualified Teaching Assistant, Level 2 or 3, who is looking for a temp to perm role in a special school. This excellent specialist setting is looking for a qualified member of staff to work with pupils with a range of additional & complex needs including: ASC & PMLD. This is a temp to perm role, meaning it will lead to a permanent contract.
The School:
Strong senior leadership team who create a supportive environment to work in
Specialist provision that caters for learners with ASC, PMLD & Complex Needs
Small tailored classes catered to the specific needs of the learner
The Role:
1 to 1 support with students with ASC & PMLD
Engaging pupil in continuous provision – tailored to their needs
Full time – Monday to Friday – 8:30am -4pm
The Candidate:
Holding a Teaching Assistant qualification – either Level 2 or 3
Ideally with recent experience working with SEND learners with Complex Needs. Ideally a driver as the school is based across two sites
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
A dedicated and expert Account Manager
Regular and varied supply work
Competitive rates of pay
Potential long-term teaching roles
Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
A network of branches across the UK
Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment
Agency in relation
to this vacancy.