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, (url removed)
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 (url removed).
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