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SEND Teaching Assistant
- bury, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full time
Job Description
Cover People are hiring for a Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant in Bury.
Role: Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant at a SEND school in Bury.
Start date: ASAP.
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm.
Contract: Temp-to-Perm - potential to move onto contract at school.
Excellent pay: £(Apply online only)/day DOE for first 12 weeks - paid PAYE direct via Cover People. We don't use umbrella companies!
What you’ll do
- Supporting a range of children with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and Communication Needs.
- You will need to look out for triggers and employ preventative strategies and de-escalation techniques to help manage their behaviour so that pupils can focus on learning and the teacher can focus on delivery.
- Tailored support in lessons, breaking down instructions and tasks so they are easily understood and the pupil feels they are achievable.
- At times you may be required to support the rest of the class or others.
- 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.
Your new work environment
- Hands-on role in a creative and flexible learning environment, helping to deliver personalised support that meets individual needs.
- Work closely with a passionate and supportive team, all committed to making a real difference every day.
- Be part of a values-led organisation that prioritises inclusion, empathy, and positive relationships with learners.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, with leadership that genuinely invests in your growth and wellbeing.
- Use your skills to build trust and resilience in learners facing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges.
Benefits to you
- Could go permanent after 12 weeks in the role for the right person.
- Excellent pay & conditions.
- 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.