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, Aaron@coverpeopleuk.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
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Work one‑to‑one or in small groups with students with SEND
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Support access to curriculum under teacher or SENCO direction
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Assist with differentiation, scaffolding, and intervention materials
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Monitor student progress, feedback to teachers / SENCO
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Support behaviour management, social communication, and inclusion
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Help supervise in-class or in withdrawal settings
Essential Criteria
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Experience working with children / young people, ideally in SEN contexts
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Good communication and adaptability
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Patience, empathy, and strong organisational skills
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Knowledge of SEND strategies (e.g. scaffolding, differentiated support)
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Right to work in the UK
Why Join Cover People?
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Daily pay rates: £95 – £135
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Training in SEND, behaviour, inclusion strategies
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Be part of schools committed to equity, support, and growth
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Opportunities for continuity work
Safeguarding & Compliance
All successful applicants must:
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Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
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Provide two professional references
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Complete full employment history with explanations for gaps
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Provide proof of right to work in the UK
Ready to Apply?
Send your CV, quoting Job Ref: ST-SEN/AW to Aaron Ward at Aaron@coverpeopleuk.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.