Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Salford

Start Date: ASAP

Role: School-based SEND support

Pay: £95-£120 per day, depending on experience

Cover People are seeking a Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a school in Salford, supporting young people who require additional help with their learning, communication and personal development.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, adaptable and committed to helping pupils with special educational needs and disabilities engage with education and develop greater confidence and independence.

The Role

Working alongside teachers and specialist support staff, you will help pupils access the secondary curriculum and participate in school life.

Your responsibilities may include:

• 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.


• Reinforcing classroom routines and supporting emotional regulation.


• 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.

About You

We’re looking for a reliable and compassionate Teaching Assistant who can recognise individual needs and respond with patience and consistency.

You should have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.


• A good understanding of additional learning and developmental needs.


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.


• A calm and flexible approach to supporting behaviour and engagement.


• The ability to encourage independence while providing appropriate guidance.


• Confidence working with teachers and other professionals.


• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.

Experience in a secondary school, special school or specialist SEND provision would be beneficial. Backgrounds supporting autism, complex needs, learning difficulties or social, emotional and mental health needs are particularly relevant.

Why Work Through Cover People?

• Opportunities within secondary SEND education in Salford.


• The chance to help young people overcome barriers to learning.


• Experience supporting pupils with a variety of additional needs.


• Opportunities to develop your specialist education experience.


• Ongoing support from a dedicated Cover People consultant.

If you’re passionate about helping young people with additional needs access education and reach their potential, we’d love to hear from you.

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

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of these schools. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.