1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary Autism & Complex Needs

Cover People; Stretford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Dedicated SEND consultant

Access to specialist schools network

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Safeguarding training

Ongoing placement support

SEND experience

Job summary

Cover People, Manchester, is hiring a SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Y5 pupil with Autism and complex needs in a specialist primary school in Trafford. The role is 1:1, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, full-time and long-term, starting ASAP.

You will work to foster learning access, calmness and positive behaviour strategies while building trust with the pupil. The position offers weekly pay with holiday accrual, access to a dedicated SEND consultant, and opportunities across Greater

Qualifications

• CV with full education and employment history.
• Minimum 3 months' verifiable experience supporting young people.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Valid photo ID and proof of address.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering the last 2 years.
• Positive, consistent and resilient approach.
• Genuine enthusiasm for supporting children with SEND.
• Overseas police certificate, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Build a trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Support learning, communication and engagement.
• Help develop independence and social skills.
• Use positive strategies to support emotional regulation and behaviour.
• Remain calm and consistent when challenging behaviour occurs.
• Adapt activities and support around the pupil's individual needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider specialist team.
• Passionate about supporting pupils with SEND.

Job description

Cover People, Manchester, is hiring a SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Y5 pupil with Autism and complex needs in a specialist primary school in Trafford. The role is 1:1, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, full-time and long-term, starting ASAP.

You will work to foster learning access, calmness and positive behaviour strategies while building trust with the pupil. The position offers weekly pay with holiday accrual, access to a dedicated SEND consultant, and opportunities across Greater