SEND Teaching Assistant — Growth & Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE pay

Training: safeguarding & Prevent

Referral scheme

Holiday pay accrual

Job summary

Cover People is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for a welcoming secondary special needs school in Salford. You will support secondary-aged children with SEND, including Autism and Complex Needs, helping them thrive in their learning journey.

This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–3:30 pm, starting 1st Sept 2026. Pay is £95-£115 per day (DOE), paid PAYE directly through Cover People, with ongoing development and safeguarding training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school setting.
• Ability to work with individual pupils and small groups.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the classroom, providing support to both individual pupils and small groups.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Help children develop confidence, social skills, and a love for learning.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to deliver tailored support for each child.
• Encourage independence and celebrate each child's achievements.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Classroom support

Team collaboration

Job description

Cover People is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for a welcoming secondary special needs school in Salford. You will support secondary-aged children with SEND, including Autism and Complex Needs, helping them thrive in their learning journey.

This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–3:30 pm, starting 1st Sept 2026. Pay is £95-£115 per day (DOE), paid PAYE directly through Cover People, with ongoing development and safeguarding training provided.