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SEN / Learning Support Assistant (Secondary)
Job Posted: 17 days ago
Salary: £ 90 - 140 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Greater Manchester
Expire in: 11 days
Job Description
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,
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
Work one‑to‑one or in small groups with students with SEND
Support access to curriculum under teacher or SENCO direction
Assist with differentiation, scaffolding, and intervention materials
Monitor student progress, feedback to teachers / SENCO
Support behaviour management, social communication, and inclusion
Help supervise in-class or in withdrawal settings
Essential Criteria
Experience working with children / young people, ideally in SEN contexts
Good communication and adaptability
Patience, empathy, and strong organisational skills
Knowledge of SEND strategies (e.g. scaffolding, differentiated support)
Right to work in the UK
Why Join Cover People?
Daily pay rates: £95 – £135
Training in SEND, behaviour, inclusion strategies
Be part of schools committed to equity, support, and growth
Opportunities for continuity work
Safeguarding & Compliance
All successful applicants must:
Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
Provide two professional references
Complete full employment history with explanations for gaps
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
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