SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Difference in Openshaw
Location: Openshaw
Contract: Long-term opportunity
Competitive pay – Pay to Scale

Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant ready to make a real difference in an inclusive primary school? Cover People are working with a welcoming Openshaw school that lives by the ethos of Dream – Believe – Achieve and provides a nurturing environment where every child is supported to succeed.

You’ll be joining a dedicated team within the school’s alternative provision classrooms, designed to give children in EYFS and KS1 the tailored support they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom. Working closely with specialist staff, you’ll help deliver personalised interventions that build confidence, encourage positive behaviour, and promote social, emotional, and academic development.

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.