SEND Teaching Assistant

 Long-Term SEND Teaching Assistant – Autism Support (1:1)

 Location: Runcorn, WA7.
 Start Date: 3rd September
⏰ Hours: Full-time, Term-Time Only
 Contract: Long-Term Supply, could eventually go perm.

Excellent pay: £95-115/day DOE – paid PAYE direct via Cover People.

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Autism?

We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming primary school in Runcorn (WA7) for a skilled and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to provide specialist 1:1 support for two pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) from September.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong autism experience who can build positive relationships, adapt their approach to individual needs, and help pupils thrive both emotionally and academically.

The Role

You will provide dedicated support for:

• A Year 3 pupil with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• A Year 6 pupil with Autism and significant Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) traits.

Following recommendations from the Educational Psychologist, support will be delivered in shorter sessions throughout the school day, with changes of adult to promote engagement and wellbeing. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time supporting the Year 6 pupil.

When either pupil is absent, you may be asked to provide support for other children within the school.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has:

✅ Significant experience supporting children with Autism and complex additional needs.

✅ A strong understanding of autism-friendly approaches and effective SEND strategies.

✅ Experience working with pupils displaying PDA traits and demand-avoidant behaviours.

✅ Confidence managing challenging behaviour using positive, relationship-based approaches.

✅ Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

✅ A calm, patient, flexible and resilient attitude.

✅ Previous experience providing 1:1 support within a primary school setting.

Your Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored 1:1 support for two pupils with Autism.
• Promote engagement, emotional regulation and positive learning experiences.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO and external professionals.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and academic development.
• Adapt your approach throughout the day to meet changing needs.

About the Position

This role is being offered on a long-term supply basis while the school recommences recruitment for a permanent member of staff. The placement is expected to continue while the permanent recruitment process is underway.

Benefits to you of working through Cover People:

• Top market rates of pay - paid PAYE or umbrella.
• Dedicated SEND consultant with over 14 years local experience.
• Established company with over 20 years in the Greater Manchester market & consultants servicing primary & secondary schools in every local authority.
• Wide variety of special schools and alternative provisions to choose from.
• Majority of our vacancies are full-time & long-term roles or temp-to-perm opportunities.
• Free Safeguarding, Prevent & Cyber Security training.
• Holiday pay accrual, paid at the end of each term.

Interested?

If you have the experience, patience and commitment to make a real difference to the lives of children with Autism, we'd love to hear from you.

APPLY NOW!

To apply for this Runcorn based SEND 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.

To be put forward for this role you will need to register with Cover People and must be able to provide the appropriate references & documents and will be offered work on successfully passing Cover People’s compliance checks.