SEND Teaching Assistant

Cover People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Cover People in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary school in Trafford, supporting a Y5 pupil with Autism and complex needs. The role is 1:1, full-time, ASAP start, with daily rate £100–£115 DOE and a 8:30am–3:30pm schedule.

You’ll provide dedicated 1:1 support, build trust with the pupil, and collaborate with teaching and specialist staff to promote learning, communication and independence while managing challenging behaviours.

Qualifications

• CV with full education and employment history.
• Minimum 3 months' verifiable experience supporting young people.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering the last 2 years.
• Positive, consistent and resilient approach.
• Genuine enthusiasm for supporting children with SEND.
• Overseas police certificate, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a primary-aged pupil, helping them access learning and take part in school life.
• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Build a trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Support learning, communication and engagement.
• Help develop independence and social skills.
• Use positive strategies to support emotional regulation and behaviour. Remain calm and consistent when challenging behaviour occurs.
• Adapt activities and support around the pupil's individual needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider specialist team.
• Passionate about supporting pupils with SEND.

Job description

Cover People, Manchester are hiring!

SEND Teaching Assistant Primary Special Needs School Trafford

The Role

Cover People are looking for an enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary school in Trafford, supporting children with Autism and Complex Needs.

• Start Date: ASAP
• Daily Rate: £100 £115 DOE, paid PAYE
• Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30am 3:30pm
• Contract: Full-time, long-term
• Role: Supporting Y5 pupil on a 1:1 basis with Autism and challenging behaviours.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to build valuable specialist SEND experience while making a genuine difference to a child's day-to-day life.

You’ll provide 1:1 support to a child with complex needs who can display challenging behaviours as a result of their needs. You’ll need to be calm, consistent and confident, while building a strong relationship based on trust and understanding.

What You’ll Get from Cover People

• Weekly pay with holiday pay accrued.
• Dedicated SEND consultant with 14+ years' local experience.
• Access to a wide range of specialist schools and alternative provisions across Greater Manchester.
• Full-time, long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities.
• Free Safeguarding, Prevent & Cyber Security training.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Valuable experience supporting pupils with Autism and complex SEND.
• The opportunity to develop your specialist skills and progress your education career.

Why Join This School?

• Work in a specialist primary setting supporting children with significant and complex needs.
• A highly personalised approach based around each child's EHCP, strengths, needs and individual outcomes.
• Strong focus on communication, independence, emotional wellbeing and positive relationships.
• High levels of staffing allow pupils to receive personalised support throughout the school day.
• Staff work alongside specialist professionals, including therapists, to provide joined-up support.
• Structured classrooms, visual supports, sensory provision and personalised activities help pupils feel secure and ready to learn.
• A strong emphasis on understanding behaviour as communication and adapting support around each child's emotional needs.

About the Role SEND Teaching Assistant

You’ll provide dedicated 1:1 support to a primary-aged pupil, helping them access learning and take part in school life.

You will:

• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Build a trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Support learning, communication and engagement.
• Help develop independence and social skills.
• Use positive strategies to support emotional regulation and behaviour.Remain calm and consistent when challenging behaviour occurs.
• Adapt activities and support around the pupil's individual needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider specialist team.
• Passionate about supporting pupils with SEND.

Requirements

• A CV with full education and employment history.
• Minimum 3 months' verifiable experience supporting young people.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Valid photo ID and proof of address.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering the last 2 years.
• Positive, consistent and resilient approach.
• Genuine enthusiasm for supporting children with SEND.
• Overseas police certificate, if applicable.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're a SEND Teaching Assistant, SEND TA, Special Needs Support Worker, Youth Worker, Residential Support Worker or similar looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to a child's life, we'd love to hear from you.

To be put forward for this role you will need to register with Cover People and provide the appropriate references and documents. All work is subject to successfully passing Cover People's compliance checks.