SEND Primary Teaching Assistant

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.

APPLY NOW!

To apply for this Trafford based SEND Primary Teaching Assistant role contact Graham Warner at Cover People in Manchester by calling (phone number removed), emailing your CV to (url removed) or by clicking APPLY below.

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