Specialist Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support - Year 3)

Specialist Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support - Year 3)Location: StockportPay Rate: £90-£110 per dayStart Date: ImmediateDuration: Until the end of the academic yearContract: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with the resilience, empathy, and behaviour management skills to make a genuine difference to a child's school experience?

Cover People are recruiting for a rewarding 1:1 Specialist Teaching Assistant role within a welcoming and vibrant Stockport primary school. The school is known for its nurturing ethos, strong relationships with families, and commitment to helping every child flourish both academically and personally. Staff work hard to create a positive learning environment where children are encouraged to build confidence, resilience, and self-belief.

This full-time role will involve supporting a Year 3 pupil on a 1:1 basis who requires consistency, patience, and a strong adult relationship in order to succeed.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary setting
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Good understanding of SEMH and attachment-informed practice
• A calm, resilient approach and the ability not to take behaviours personally
• Confidence supporting children with communication needs
• The patience and consistency needed to build a positive long-term relationship

Why Choose Cover People?

• Excellent daily pay rates
• Choice of PAYE or Umbrella payment methods
• Free CPD including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £100 per referral
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to make a lasting impact in a child's life, click apply today.

All candidates are subject to standard safeguarding and employment checks, including interview, references and DBS clearance.Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of the school for this vacancy.