Primary Teaching Assistant

Job description

Cover People, Manchester are hiring!

Primary Teaching Assistant – special needs school

Location: Runcorn, WA7 (KS1)
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Contract: Long-Term Supply

Want a rewarding Primary Teaching Assistant role where you can make a real difference every day?

Cover People are recruiting a compassionate and committed Primary Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary school lower site in Runcorn, supporting children with Autism and complex additional needs in Key Stage 1.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced TA who enjoys working in a specialist setting, building strong relationships with pupils and helping children develop their communication, confidence, independence and engagement with learning.

The Role

You'll support pupils across the school's lower site, working alongside teachers and other support staff to create a positive, structured and inclusive learning environment.

You'll help children with Autism and complex needs access learning, develop essential life skills and manage the social, emotional and behavioural challenges they may experience throughout the school day.

Support may include working with individual pupils, small groups and the wider class, adapting your approach to meet each child's needs.

What You'll Do

• Support primary-aged children with Autism and complex needs.
• Provide classroom-based support, working individually and with small groups.
• Help pupils access learning through tailored, practical support.
• Encourage communication, engagement and independence.
• Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and school staff.
• Adapt activities and approaches to suit individual needs.
• Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and other professionals.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND, particularly Autism and complex needs.
• Experience working in a primary school, special school or similar setting.
• A patient, calm and flexible approach.
• Confidence supporting pupils with communication, sensory, emotional or behavioural needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A positive, resilient attitude and a genuine passion for helping children progress.

Why Work Through Cover People?

• Competitive daily rates of pay – PAYE or umbrella options.
• Dedicated SEND consultant with over 14 years' local experience.
• Established education recruitment company with over 20 years in the Greater Manchester market.
• Access to a wide range of special schools and alternative provisions.
• Opportunities for further long-term and temp-to-perm roles.
• Free Safeguarding, Prevent and Cyber Security training.
• Holiday pay accrual, paid at t...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Runcorn

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English