SEN Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Difference in Wythenshawe
Location: Wythenshawe
Contract: Long-term opportunity
Competitive pay – Pay to Scale
Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant looking to support children in a welcoming and inclusive primary school? Cover People are partnering with a fantastic Wythenshawe school that champions every child’s potential and fosters an environment where all learners feel valued, safe, and supported.
Join a dedicated team focused on Conquering Challenges, Succeeding Together, and Celebrating Difference. You’ll deliver tailored support that helps remove barriers to learning and nurture pupils’ academic and emotional growth.
What You’ll Do
- Lead bespoke one-to-one and small group interventions tailored to individual needs, guided by the SEND Information Report.
- Support children with a range of SEN, including Autism, helping them thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
- Assist teachers in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and collaborate closely with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists.
- Help coordinate activities such as residential visits, theatre trips, and music lessons that broaden pupils’ horizons and experiences.
- Build positive relationships with families, external agencies, and school leaders committed to your ongoing professional growth.
Who You Are
- Experienced in supporting children with SEN and complex needs, with a confident, adaptable approach.
- Skilled in managing challenging behaviour positively and effectively.
- Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- Dedicated to making a real difference for children and eager to grow your skills.
- Ready to provide an up-to-date CV covering 10 years of employment history.
Why Choose Cover People?
- Very competitive pay rates with Pay to Scale – get rewarded fairly for your skills and experience.
- Free CPD training including behaviour management and safeguarding.
- Friendly, dedicated consultants who provide ongoing support.
- Our popular ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where you can earn up to £100 for every successful referral.
Ready to Apply?
Click ‘Apply Now’ and let’s get you started on an exciting, rewarding career helping children succeed.
All candidates undergo standard safeguarding and employment checks, including an online interview and enhanced DBS. Cover People act as an employment business on behalf of the school for this vacancy.