1:1 SEN Support Assistant

Academics; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a 1:1 SEN Support Assistant to work with a Year 3 pupil with Autism and ADHD in Macclesfield. The role requires understanding sensory needs and providing consistent support. Ideal candidates may be neurodivergent themselves, bringing valuable insights to the role. This part-time, temporary position offers a warm, inclusive environment where every child is valued.

Benefits

Warm, inclusive school environment

Opportunity to make a lasting impact

Support for neurodivergent staff

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; insight and understanding valued.
• Experience with autism or neurodivergence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 3 pupil with Autism and ADHD.
• Provide constant supervision and emotional support.

Skills

Understanding sensory needs

Emotional dysregulation

Calmness

Inclusive education

Job description

1:1 SEN Support Assistant Suitable to NQT New

Location

Macclesfield, Cheshire

Job Type

Temporary | Part Time

Post Date

15/05/2025

Suitable to NQT

Yes

We are looking for a 1:1 SEN Support Assistant to work closely with a Year 3 pupil who has Autism and ADHD. This is a full-time, term-time role supporting a young boy who benefits most from staff who truly understand how he sees the world.

Location: Near Macclesfield and Congleton

Are you neurodivergent and passionate about supporting others like you? Do you want to use your lived experience to make a real difference in a child's life?

About the Pupil: He is an energetic, funny, and affectionate child who loves movement and games. He has Autism and ADHD and finds the structure of the classroom challenging at times. He needs constant supervision and may occasionally become physically dysregulated when overwhelmed or anxious. However, with the right adult support, he is at his best - happy, engaged, and ready to connect.

We're Looking for Someone Who:

• Is autistic or otherwise neurodivergent and open about using that experience to support others.
• Understands sensory needs, emotional dysregulation, and the value of routine.
• Can stay calm and consistent, even during challenging moments.
• Believes in inclusive education and wants to help a child access learning in a way that works for them.
• May not have formal qualifications - we value insight, patience, and understanding above all else.

What this role offers outside of Macclesfield:

• A warm, inclusive village school where every child is known and valued.
• A chance to make a lasting impact in the life of a child who needs you.
• An environment where neurodivergent staff are welcomed, supported, and understood.

If this role interests you, please apply now!