SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Eccles, Salford
Start Date: November
Role: School-based SEND support
Pay: £95–£120 per day, depending on experience

Cover People are currently recruiting for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Eccles from November .

This opportunity would suit someone who is passionate about supporting young people with complex additional needs and can provide the patience, encouragement and individualised assistance needed to help pupils access learning and develop their independence.

About the School

The school provides specialist education for secondary-aged pupils and young adults with a range of additional needs, including autism, complex learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties. There is a strong focus on creating a nurturing environment where every learner is valued, individual strengths are recognised and pupils are encouraged to develop their communication, independence and life skills.

The Role

Working alongside teachers and specialist support staff, you will help pupils participate in learning and make progress according to their individual abilities and needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group assistance during lessons and activities.
• Supporting pupils with complex learning and developmental needs.
• Helping pupils access personalised learning activities and sensory experiences.
• Encouraging communication, interaction and engagement using appropriate strategies.
• Promoting independence and supporting pupils to develop everyday life skills.
• Assisting with personal care, hygiene and toileting where required.
• Supporting mobility and physical needs in line with individual care plans and training.
• Encouraging positive relationships and participation in school activities.
• Following individual education plans and agreed support strategies.
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals to meet pupils' needs.
• Monitoring engagement and sharing observations about pupil progress.
• Maintaining a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment.

About You

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Teaching Assistant who understands the importance of adapting their approach to each pupil.

You should have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND or additional needs.
• A patient, nurturing and flexible approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to recognise and respond to different communication styles, including non-verbal communication.
• Confidence supporting pupils with varying levels of independence.
• An understanding of the importance of dignity and privacy when providing personal care.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupils' wellbeing.

Previous experience in a special school, PMLD provision, autism setting or complex-needs environment would be particularly beneficial.

Why Work Through Cover People?

• November start date
• Opportunity to work in a specialist education environment.
• Experience supporting pupils with a range of complex additional needs.
• Work alongside experienced education and support professionals.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils' development.
• Ongoing support from your Cover People consultant.

If you're a caring and committed Teaching Assistant looking for an opportunity to support young people with additional needs, 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. </p

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