Impactful Secondary SEND TA in Salford

Cover People UK; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Statutory holiday pay

Job summary

Cover People UK is seeking a Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a Salford school. You will work alongside teachers and support staff to help students access the secondary curriculum and participate in school life.

The role requires patience, adaptability and a commitment to safeguarding. Experience with SEND and strong communication skills will help you support learning, development and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Understanding of additional learning and developmental needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, flexible approach to supporting behaviour and engagement.
• Ability to encourage independence while providing guidance.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group assistance during lessons.
• Helping pupils understand instructions and work towards individual learning goals.
• Adapting learning activities to suit different abilities and needs.
• Supporting pupils with autism, learning difficulties and communication needs.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interaction.
• Promoting appropriate behaviour and helping pupils manage transitions throughout the school day.
• Delivering targeted learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Following individual support plans and agreed strategies.
• Monitoring engagement and sharing observations with teachers.
• Helping maintain a safe, inclusive and encouraging learning environment.
• Assisting with personal care where required and in line with individual care plans.

Skills

SEND support experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Patience & adaptability

Safeguarding awareness

Encouraging independence

Job description

Cover People UK is seeking a Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a Salford school. You will work alongside teachers and support staff to help students access the secondary curriculum and participate in school life.

The role requires patience, adaptability and a commitment to safeguarding. Experience with SEND and strong communication skills will help you support learning, development and independence.