1:1 SEN Support Assistant in Macclesfield)

Academics; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading village school near Macclesfield is seeking a 1:1 SEN Support Assistant, particularly welcoming neurodivergent applicants. This full-time role focuses on supporting a young boy with Autism and ADHD, ensuring he feels safe and engaged in his learning environment. The position emphasizes the importance of lived experience, patience, and understanding over formal qualifications.

Benefits

Warm, inclusive environment

Opportunity to make a lasting impact

Support for neurodivergent staff

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; insight and understanding valued.
• Experience with neurodivergent individuals is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 3 pupil with Autism and ADHD.
• Provide constant supervision and help manage emotional dysregulation.
• Facilitate inclusive education tailored to the child's needs.

Skills

Understanding sensory needs

Emotional dysregulation

Patience

Insight

Calmness

Job description

1:1 SEN Support Assistant (Ideal for Neurodivergent Applicants)

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?

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.

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:

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Is autistic or otherwise neurodivergent and open about using that experience to support others.

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Understands sensory needs, emotional dysregulation, and the value of routine.

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Can stay calm and consistent, even during challenging moments.

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Believes in inclusive education and wants to help a child access learning in a way that works for them.

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May not have formal qualifications - we value insight, patience, and understanding above all else.

What this 1:1 SEN Support Assitant role outside of Macclesfield offers:

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A warm, inclusive village school where every child is known and valued.

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A chance to make a lasting impact in the life of a child who needs you.

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An environment where neurodivergent staff are welcomed, supported, and understood.

If this 1:1 SEN Support Assistant role outside of Macclesfield is of interest to you, please apply now!