SEND Learning Support Assistant

Cover People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Cover People is recruiting a SEND Learning Support Assistant for flexible daily supply work in North Manchester. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support during lessons, assisting pupils with autism and complex needs, and helping with personal care as required.

The role involves working across various schools in North Manchester, with competitive daily pay (£95–£120) depending on experience, and the chance to gain broad SEND exposure and practical support skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in SEND settings.
• Good understanding of autism and complex learning needs.
• Calm, caring and positive approach.
• Ability to respond to challenging behaviour and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Offer one-to-one and small-group support during lessons and activities.
• Support pupils with autism, complex needs and communication difficulties.
• Help pupils take part in sensory activities and personalised learning.
• Encourage communication and interaction, including with non-verbal pupils.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Build pupils’ independence, confidence and social skills.
• Follow individual education plans and agreed support strategies.
• Provide personal care when required.
• Support pupils with mobility and physical needs in line with care plans.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialist staff to meet each pupil’s needs.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism awareness

Communication skills

Flexible/adaptable

Teamwork

Job description

SEND Learning Support Assistant: Flexible Supply Work

Location: North Manchester

Start Date: ASAP

Job Type: Day-to-day Supply

Pay: £95 to £120 per day, depending on experience.

The Role

• Offer one-to-one and small-group support during lessons and activities.
• Support pupils with autism, complex needs and communication difficulties.
• Help pupils take part in sensory activities and personalised learning.
• Encourage communication and interaction, including with non-verbal pupils.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Build pupils’ independence, confidence and social skills.
• Follow individual education plans and agreed support strategies.
• Provide personal care, including hygiene and toileting, where required.
• Support pupils with mobility and physical needs, in line with care plans and relevant training.
• Work closely with teachers and specialist staff to meet each pupil’s needs.

About You

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• A good understanding of autism and complex learning needs.
• A calm, caring and positive approach.
• Confidence supporting pupils with different communication needs and levels of independence.
• The ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviour and emotional needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A flexible approach to working in different school settings.
• Experience in a special school, autism provision or complex-needs setting would be particularly beneficial, as would experience with non-verbal pupils, sensory needs or personal care.

Why Work Through Cover People?

• Flexible day-to-day supply work in special schools across North Manchester.
• Competitive daily pay of £95 to £120, depending on experience.
• The chance to gain experience in a variety of specialist SEND settings.
• Meaningful work that makes a real difference to pupils' lives.
• Support from a dedicated Cover People consultant.

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of these schools. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.