Details:
- Salary: £100 - 115 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Old Trafford
- Date: 22 hours ago
Description:
Cover People are recruiting!
Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SEND)
Primary SEND School for children with Autism & Complex Needs.
Stretford, Trafford
Full-time & Long-term – could go Temp-to-Perm
£100–£125 per day DOE
Ready to take the next step in your SEND career?
Cover People are recruiting an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary special school in Stretford, Trafford.
You'll support children with Autism and Communication Needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning, develop essential skills and reach their full potential.
This is a great opportunity for a confident, proactive L3 Teaching Assistant ready to take on additional responsibilities and play a key role in supporting teaching and learning.
The Role
Take a lead role in supporting pupils with Autism and Communication Needs, both individually and in small groups.
Deliver targeted interventions and tailored learning activities, adapting resources to meet individual needs.
Support teachers with lesson preparation, delivery and assessment of pupil progress.
Promote communication, interaction, independence and emotional regulation.
Use positive behaviour strategies
Provide guidance to other support staff where required.
Help maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.
About the School
A nurturing and well-regarded primary special school offering a personalised curriculum for children with additional needs. The school has a strong focus on communication, independence and wellbeing, with a collaborative staff team working closely with families and external professionals.
Free parking and convenient public transport links across Trafford and South Manchester.
What's in It for You?
£100–£125 per day DOE.
Full-time, long-term role with temp-to-perm potential.
Greater responsibility and opportunities to develop leadership skills.
Supportive management and an established staff team.
Dedicated Cover People consultant throughout your placement.
Valuable specialist SEND experience and career development opportunities.
What We're Looking For
Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
Strong experience supporting primary-aged children with SEND, particularly Autism and Communication Needs.
Confidence leading small groups, delivering interventions and adapting learning activities.
Good communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
A proactive, patient and flexible approach, with the confidence to take responsibility.
Compliance Requirements
You'll need an up-to-date CV
Proof of Right to Work and UK address
Min. of 2 professional references
DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
Overseas police checks may be required where applicable.
APPLY NOW!
Looking for your next step as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant in a specialist primary SEND school in Trafford?
Contact Graham Warner at Cover People Manchester:
(phone number removed)
Or click APPLY below to send your CV.
All applicants must meet the relevant requirements and successfully complete Cover People's compliance and safeguarding checks