SEND Primary Teaching Assistant

Cover-People; Stretford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Potential permanent contract

Job summary

Cover People are recruiting a SEND Primary Teaching Assistant for a Trafford special needs primary school. The role starts September 26, is full-time and long-term, with a daily rate of £95-110 depending on experience, paid PAYE directly by Cover People.

You will support children in KS2 with autism and complex needs, work 1:1 or in small groups, and collaborate closely with teachers, parents and outside professionals to promote learning and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Look out for triggers and employ preventative strategies and de-escalation techniques to help manage behaviour.
• Provide 1:1 or small group tailored support in lessons.
• Provide encouragement and positive reinforcement.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Classroom support

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 SENDPrimary Teaching Assistant,starting September 26on afull time & long-termbasis at a lovely special needs primary school in Trafford for children with Autism and Complex Needs.

Role: SENDPrimary 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/dayDOE – 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

• Excellentpay & 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.