SEND Learning Support Assistant (North Manchester)
Location: North Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Day-to-day Supply
Pay: £95 to £120 per day, depending on experience
SEND Learning Support Assistant: Flexible Supply Work
Cover People are looking for SEND Learning Support Assistants to join our supply team in special schools across North Manchester. You will support children and young people with autism, complex learning difficulties and a range of additional needs.
If you have SEND experience and want flexible, day-to-day work in specialist settings, this is a great fit. You will help pupils access learning, build communication skills and grow in independence within a safe, nurturing environment.
The Role
As a SEND Learning Support Assistant, you may be asked to:
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
We are looking for patient, reliable and adaptable people who are passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs.
Ideally, you will have:
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.
Apply Today
If you have experience supporting pupils with SEND and want flexible support work in North Manchester, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to register your interest with Cover People.
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.
(North Manchester)
Location: North Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Day-to-day Supply
Pay: £95 to £120 per day, depending on experience
SEND Learning Support Assistant: Flexible Supply Work
Cover People are looking for SEND Learning Support Assistants to join our supply team in special schools across North Manchester. You will support children and young people with autism, complex learning difficulties and a range of additional needs.
If you have SEND experience and want flexible, day-to-day work in specialist settings, this is a great fit. You will help pupils access learning, build communication skills and grow in independence within a safe, nurturing environment.
The Role
As a SEND Learning Support Assistant, you may be asked to:
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
We are looking for patient, reliable and adaptable people who are passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs.
Ideally, you will have:
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.
Apply Today
If you have experience supporting pupils with SEND and want flexible support work in North Manchester, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to register your interest with Cover People.
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
