SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Dedicated SEND consultant

Access to specialist schools network

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Safeguarding training

Ongoing placement support

SEND experience

Job summary

Cover People, Manchester, is hiring a SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Y5 pupil with Autism and complex needs in a specialist primary school in Trafford. The role is 1:1, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, full-time and long-term, starting ASAP.

You will work to foster learning access, calmness and positive behaviour strategies while building trust with the pupil. The position offers weekly pay with holiday accrual, access to a dedicated SEND consultant, and opportunities across Greater

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

All work is subject to successfully passing Cover People's compliance checks.