Primary Teaching Assistant

Cover People; Runcorn; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 23.000; Tempo pieno

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Statutory holiday pay

Descrizione del lavoro

Cover People are recruiting a compassionate and committed Primary Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary school lower site in Runcorn, supporting children with Autism and complex additional needs in Key Stage 1. The role involves creating a positive, structured and inclusive learning environment alongside teachers and support staff.

Ideal candidates will have experience with SEND in a primary setting and a patient, adaptable approach to meet each child's needs, promoting communication

Competenze

• Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly Autism and complex needs.
• Experience in a primary school or similar setting.
• Calm, patient and flexible approach.

Mansioni

• Support primary pupils with Autism and complex needs across KS1.
• Provide classroom-based support individually and in small groups.
• Help pupils access learning through tailored, practical support.
• Encourage communication, engagement and independence.
• Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCO and other professionals.

Conoscenze

SEND experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Cover People, Manchester are hiring!

Primary Teaching Assistant – special needs school

Location: Runcorn, WA7 (KS1)

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Full-time, Term-Time Only

Contract: Long-Term Supply

Want a rewarding Primary Teaching Assistant role where you can make a real difference every day?

Cover People are recruiting a compassionate and committed Primary Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary school lower site in Runcorn, supporting children with Autism and complex additional needs in Key Stage 1.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced TA who enjoys working in a specialist setting, building strong relationships with pupils and helping children develop their communication, confidence, independence and engagement with learning.

The Role

You’ll support pupils across the school's lower site, working alongside teachers and other support staff to create a positive, structured and inclusive learning environment.

You’ll help children with Autism and complex needs access learning, develop essential life skills and manage the social, emotional and behavioural challenges they may experience throughout the school day.

Support may include working with individual pupils, small groups and the wider class, adapting your approach to meet each child's needs.

What You’ll Do

• Support primary-aged children with Autism and complex needs.
• Provide classroom-based support, working individually and with small groups.
• Help pupils access learning through tailored, practical support.
• Encourage communication, engagement and independence.
• Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and school staff.
• Adapt activities and approaches to suit individual needs.
• Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and other professionals.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND, particularly Autism and complex needs.
• Experience working in a primary school, special school or similar setting.
• A patient, calm and flexible approach.
• Confidence supporting pupils with communication, sensory, emotional or behavioural needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A positive, resilient attitude and a genuine passion for helping children progress.

Applicants must have appropriate qualifications and/or experience and successfully complete Cover People’s compliance checks.

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of the school. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Cover People are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people