Primary SEND Teaching Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
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| Salary: | £95 to £120 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | M16 0PF |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Primary SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Trafford
Start Date: ASAP
Role: School-based SEND support
Pay: £95-£120 per day, depending on experience
Cover People are looking for a committed SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a primary school in Trafford, helping children with additional needs access learning and develop their confidence and independence.
This role would suit someone who enjoys working with children on an individual basis, can adapt to different learning styles and is passionate about creating an inclusive environment where every pupil has the opportunity to succeed.
You will work alongside the class teacher and wider support team to help pupils participate in lessons, develop key skills and overcome barriers to learning.
Responsibilities may include:
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Providing one-to-one and small-group assistance during lessons.
Providing one-to-one and small-group assistance during lessons.
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Helping pupils understand instructions and complete learning activities.
Helping pupils understand instructions and complete learning activities.
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Adapting resources and tasks to meet individual needs.
Adapting resources and tasks to meet individual needs.
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Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional development.
Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional development.
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Encouraging independence and positive learning habits.
Encouraging independence and positive learning habits.
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Reinforcing classroom routines and promoting positive behaviour.
Reinforcing classroom routines and promoting positive behaviour.
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Assisting with targeted interventions to strengthen literacy, numeracy and other key skills.
Assisting with targeted interventions to strengthen literacy, numeracy and other key skills.
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Supporting pupils with autism, learning difficulties or other additional needs.
Supporting pupils with autism, learning difficulties or other additional needs.
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Observing progress and sharing relevant feedback with teaching staff.
Observing progress and sharing relevant feedback with teaching staff.
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Helping maintain a safe, calm and inclusive classroom environment.
Helping maintain a safe, calm and inclusive classroom environment.
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Working collaboratively with teachers, Teaching Assistants and other professionals.
Working collaboratively with teachers, Teaching Assistants and other professionals.
We're keen to hear from nurturing and reliable candidates who understand the importance of patience, consistency and tailored support.
You should have:
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Previous experience working with children with SEND or additional learning needs.
Previous experience working with children with SEND or additional learning needs.
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A calm, flexible and encouraging approach.
A calm, flexible and encouraging approach.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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The ability to adapt activities to suit individual pupils.
The ability to adapt activities to suit individual pupils.
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Confidence supporting learning and managing behaviour positively.
Confidence supporting learning and managing behaviour positively.
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The ability to work effectively alongside teaching staff.
The ability to work effectively alongside teaching staff.
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A genuine commitment to helping children progress academically and socially.
A genuine commitment to helping children progress academically and socially.
Experience in a primary school or specialist SEND setting would be beneficial. Knowledge of autism, communication needs, learning difficulties or social, emotional and mental health needs would also be advantageous.
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Opportunities within primary schools across Trafford.
Opportunities within primary schools across Trafford.
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The chance to support pupils with a range of additional needs.
The chance to support pupils with a range of additional needs.
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A rewarding role focused on children's learning and development.
A rewarding role focused on children's learning and development.
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Opportunity to build your experience in SEND education.
Opportunity to build your experience in SEND education.
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Ongoing support from a dedicated Cover People consultant.
Ongoing support from a dedicated Cover People consultant.
If you're a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about inclusion and helping children achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Cover People for more information.
All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.
Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of these schools. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.