SEND Primary Teaching Assistant

cover people; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,527 - 20,295; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Good transport links

Job summary

Cover People are recruiting a dedicated SEND Primary Teaching Assistant for a Trafford special needs primary school. The role starts September 2026, full-time and long-term, with the potential to go permanent for the right candidate.

You will support KS2 pupils with Autism and Complex Needs, work in small groups or 1:1, and collaborate closely with the teacher and parents. Excellent pay of £95-110/day DOE, paid PAYE via Cover People.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting KS2 children with Autism and complex needs.
• Ability to work in a class with 10 pupils max and multiple staff.
• Skills in de-escalation and triggers management.
• Experience with tailoring support 1:1 or small groups.

Responsibilities

• Support children in KS2 with Autism and complex needs.
• Provide 1:1 or small group support in lessons.
• Collaborate with teacher, parents and external professionals.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

1:1 / small group support

Education

Experience in primary education

Job description

Cover People are recruiting!

Are you an energetic and hard-working Primary Teaching Assistant with SEND experience?

If so, read on

This is a role for a SEND Primary Teaching Assistant, starting September 26 on a full time & long-term basis at a lovely special needs primary school in Trafford for children with Autism and Complex Needs.

Role: SEND Primary Teaching Assistant at special needs primary school

Start date: September 2026.

Contract: Long term. Temp to perm for the right person.

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Excellent pay: £95-110/day DOE paid PAYE direct via Cover People.

Role

• Supporting children in KS2 with Autism & Complex Needs.
• No more than 10 pupils per class with a teacher and at least three SEND Teaching Assistant staff.
• You will need to look out for triggers and employ preventative strategies and de-escalation techniques to help manage behaviour so that the pupil can focus on learning.
• Tailored support in lessons on either a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Providing lots of encouragement and positive reinforcement.
• Working closely with the teacher, management, support staff, parents and outside professionals.
• Contribute to a safe, positive, inclusive and collaborative work environment.

School

• Special needs primary school in Trafford with exceptional feedback from their latest Ofsted report.
• Prides itself on being welcoming, collaborative and providing a balanced and full curriculum.
• Focus on helping each student achieve their potential and bring out their unique personalities and strengths.
• Partner very closely with parents to aid learning outcomes.
• Ongoing training and support for long term supply staff.
• Free parking.
• Easily accessed by bus, train & tram.

Benefits

• Excellent pay & conditions, aid PAYE by Cover People.
• Dedicated consultant with 14 years local SEND experience to support you through the process.
• Could eventually turn into a permanent contract for the right person.
• Management that truly value each staff member providing support where required.
• Working with an established & long-standing staff team.
• Safe, inclusive and fun atmosphere.
• Chance to make a real difference to children who need extra support the most.
• Learn new skills to enhance your CV and take the next step in your career.

Requirements

• CV with full history from education to present.
• Right to Work & Proof of Address in the UK.
• DBS certificate on the Update Service (or be happy to apply for a new one).
• Min of 2 professional references.
• Overseas Police Check if applicable.
• Some experience supporting primary aged children with behaviour needs.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and will be offered work on successfully passing Cover People s compliance checks.