Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Discipline: Teaching Assistants
Job Type: Short & Long Term
Location: Stockport, Manchester
Start Date: Immediately
Salary: £105 – £145 per day
Job Ref: SENTA-SKAW
Contact: Aaron Ward, Aaron@coverpeopleuk.co.uk
SEN Teaching Assistant
Are you a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant with experience in supporting secondary‑age students? Cover People are looking to appoint SEN TA’s for short and long‑term roles at a school based in South Manchester, working with pupils who have Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and other SEND.
You will join a committed team in a school that values inclusion, pastoral care and continuous development, helping students to overcome barriers and succeed both academically and personally.
This inclusive and nurturing school has a strong record of SEND provision and works closely with speech & language therapists and the Local Authority to ensure every learner receives the support they need. With a significant proportion of pupils on the SEND register, and effective systems in place to identify and provide for communication needs early, this is a chance to make a real difference at the start of children’s education.
About the School
This voluntary aided, mixed secondary school educates pupils aged 11–16 and is located within the Stockport area. It is a non-selective school that serves a diverse and inclusive community.
The most recent Ofsted inspection noted strengths in personal development and student welfare. The school maintains a strong focus on supporting students holistically; academically, socially, and emotionally.
The school is rooted in Catholic values such as service, humility, simplicity, charity, and unity. It places a high priority on pastoral care and offers a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including student leadership programmes, to promote personal growth and responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Work one‑to‑one and with small groups to support students in secondary years with SLCN and other SEND.
- Help implement and deliver tailored interventions and support strategies under the guidance of SENCO / external specialists.
- Collaborate with teachers, speech & language therapists, pastoral staff and external agencies to ensure consistent, coordinated support.
- Promote students’ confidence, independence, and engagement in learning.
- Assist in creating an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment.
Essential Criteria
- Experience supporting pupils with SEN, especially in speech, language & communication needs.
- Experience or familiarity working with secondary (11‑16) age pupils.
- Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to adapt approaches to different needs.
- Patience, empathy, and a proactive, flexible mindset.
Why Join Cover People
- Competitive daily pay rates. (#
- £105 – £145 per day)
- Free CPD (continuing professional development), including safeguarding and behaviour management.
- Opportunity to make a real difference at a school with strong values and a supportive community.
- Becoming part of a team that values pastoral care, personal growth, and character development in addition to academic success.
Ready to Apply?
Please send your CV, with Job Ref:SENTA-SKAW to Aaron Ward at Aaron@coverpeopleuk.co.uk.
All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS, safeguarding checks, and employment checks. Cover People act as the employment business on behalf of the school.