Communication Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Communication Support Assistant for a SEN Primary School in Bury. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs, helping them engage with lessons and the wider school environment.

You’ll adapt communication to each child and build trusting relationships to develop confidence and independence. Working closely with teachers and the SEN team, you’ll support pupils who may display challenging behaviour in a calm, positive way.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN or mainstream schools.
• Ability to adapt communication for diverse needs.
• Patience, reliability, and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with communication and additional needs.
• Help children engage with lessons, activities and the wider school environment.
• Adapt your communication and support to suit individual pupils.
• Build trusting relationships and encourage pupils to develop their confidence and independence.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team to provide consistent support.
• Support pupils who may display challenging or distressed behaviour, using a calm and positive approach.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Communication

Team collaboration

Behaviour management

Job description

Communication Support Assistant – SEN Primary School

Bury | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity

Are you passionate about helping children find their voice, build confidence and engage with learning?

We are looking for a Communication Support Assistant to join a welcoming SEN primary school in Bury, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs and helping them communicate, connect and thrive in the classroom.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is patient, compassionate and confident building positive relationships with children who may communicate in different ways.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with communication and additional needs.
• Help children engage with lessons, activities and the wider school environment.
• Adapt your communication and support to suit individual pupils.
• Build trusting relationships and encourage pupils to develop their confidence and independence.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team to provide consistent support.
• Support pupils who may display challenging or distressed behaviour, using a calm and positive approach.

What We're Looking For

• SEN or mainstream schools
• Nurseries or early years
• Care or support work
• Autism or complex‑needs settings
• Speech and language support
• Youth work or mentoring
• Residential or community support

Most importantly, you'll be patient, reliable, resilient and genuinely passionate about making a difference to children's lives.

Why Apply?

You'll be joining a school where your support can have a genuine impact on pupils' communication, confidence and day‑to‑day progress. You'll also have the opportunity to develop your SEN experience and build a rewarding career within education.

If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same and where your patience, personality and ability to connect with children really matter, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants that have been out of the UK for more than 3 months over the past 5 years will be asked to provide an overseas criminal clearance check.

All applicants must have a permanent residence and right to work in the UK.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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