SEND Teaching Assistant - North Manchster


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£95 to £120 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	M2 5PE
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	18 Nov 2026

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Summary

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.

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.

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.

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