SEND Teaching Assistant - North Manchster

Senploy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Senploy is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to cover day-to-day supply across North Manchester special schools. The role involves supporting pupils with autism and complex needs, helping them access learning and develop independence in a safe environment.

You will work with teachers to implement plans and adapt activities to individual needs. Ideal candidates have SEND experience, a calm and positive approach, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Understanding of autism and complex learning needs.
• Calm, caring and positive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible across different school settings.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support in lessons and activities.
• Supporting pupils with autism, complex needs and communication difficulties.
• Helping pupils engage with sensory activities and personalised learning.
• Encouraging communication and interaction, including with non-verbal pupils.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Promoting independence, confidence and social development.
• Following individual education plans and established support strategies.
• Assisting with personal care, hygiene and toileting where required.
• Supporting pupils with mobility and physical needs, in line with care plans and relevant training.
• Working closely with teachers and specialist support staff to meet individual needs.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism support

Behaviour management

Pupil support

Communication

Job description

Employer:

Location:

M2 5PE

Pay:

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

18/11/2026

About this job

SEND Teaching Assistant Location: North Manchester Start Date: ASAP Job Type: Day-to-day Supply Pay: £95-£120 per day, depending on experience Cover People are recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to work across special schools in North Manchester, supporting children and young people with autism, complex learning difficulties and additional needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants looking for flexible, day-to-day supply work in specialist education settings.

You will help pupils access learning, develop communication skills and build independence in a safe and supportive environment.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support in lessons and activities.

• Supporting pupils with autism, complex needs and communication difficulties.

• Helping pupils engage with sensory activities and personalised learning.

• Encouraging communication and interaction, including with non-verbal pupils.

• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

• Promoting independence, confidence and social development.

• Following individual education plans and established support strategies.

• Assisting with personal care, hygiene and toileting where required.

• Supporting pupils with mobility and physical needs, in line with care plans and relevant training.

• Working closely with teachers and specialist support staff to meet individual needs.

We are looking for patient, reliable and adaptable Teaching Assistants who are passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs.

Ideally, you will have:

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND. Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND.

An understanding of autism and complex learning needs.

An 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 across different school settings.

Experience in a special school, autism provision or complex-needs setting would be particularly beneficial.

Experience supporting non-verbal pupils, sensory needs or personal care is also advantageous.

• Flexible day-to-day supply work across special schools in North Manchester.

• Competitive daily pay of £95-£120, depending on experience.

• Opportunities to gain experience in a range of specialist SEND settings.

• Work that makes a meaningful difference to pupils' lives.

• Support from a dedicated Cover People consultant.

If you have experience supporting pupils with SEND and are looking for flexible Teaching Assistant work in North Manchester, we would love to hear from you.

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

Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.