Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

Cover People; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for secondary schools in Greater Manchester. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and will work closely with teachers and SENCOs to ensure inclusive education. Daily pay ranges from £95 to £135. Applicants must be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS and provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Training in SEND

Opportunities for continuity work

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/young people, ideally in SEN contexts.
• Good communication and adaptability are essential.
• Must demonstrate patience, empathy, and strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of SEND strategies is advantageous.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Work one-to-one or in small groups with students with SEND.
• Support access to curriculum under teacher or SENCO direction.
• Assist with differentiation and intervention materials.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers/SENCO.
• Support behavior management and social communication.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Knowledge of SEND strategies

Job description

Job Title: SEN / Learning Support Assistant (Secondary)

Discipline: SEN / Learning Support

Job Type: Short & Long Term

Location: Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, (South Manchester)

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: £95 – £135 per day

Job Ref: ST-SEN / AW

Contact: Aaron Ward, Aaroncoverpeopleuk.co.uk

SEN / Learning Support Assistant – Secondary Schools (Greater Manchester)

Do you have experience supporting students with SEND, especially in secondary settings? Cover People are recruiting Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) for secondary schools across Stockport, Tameside, and South Manchester, for both short and longer term placements. Schools place high value on inclusive education and student progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Work one‑to‑one or in small groups with students with SEND
• Support access to curriculum under teacher or SENCO direction
• Assist with differentiation, scaffolding, and intervention materials
• Monitor student progress, feedback to teachers / SENCO
• Support behaviour management, social communication, and inclusion
• Help supervise in‑class or in withdrawal settings

Essential Criteria

• Experience working with children / young people, ideally in SEN contexts
• Good communication and adaptability
• Patience, empathy, and strong organisational skills
• Knowledge of SEND strategies (e.g. scaffolding, differentiated support)
• Right to work in the UK

Why Join Cover People?

• Daily pay rates: £95 – £135
• Training in SEND, behaviour, inclusion strategies
• Be part of schools committed to equity, support, and growth
• Opportunities for continuity work

Safeguarding & Compliance

All successful applicants must :

• Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Provide two professional references
• Complete full employment history with explanations for gaps
• Provide proof of right to work in the UK

Ready to Apply?

Send your CV, quoting Job Ref : ST-SEN / AWto Aaron Ward at Aaroncoverpeopleuk.co.uk

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS, safeguarding checks, and employment checks. Cover People acts as the employment business on behalf of the school.