Compassionate SEN Learning Support Practitioner

Teaching Personnel; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is hiring a dedicated SEN Learning Support Practitioner for a specialist Primary and Secondary SEN school in Rochdale. You will work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff to support pupils with SEND, including SEMH needs, in a nurturing environment.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group assistance, helping pupils access learning, develop independence and build emotional regulation. A caring, patient approach and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Warm, patient and genuinely caring.
• Passionate about helping children and young people succeed.
• Resilient, positive and able to remain calm under pressure.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Creative and flexible in their approach to learning.
• Able to build meaningful relationships with pupils.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people.
• Ideal candidate may have SEN/SEMH experience, but attitude and potential matter.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with SEND in a primary and secondary SEN setting.
• Support pupils to access learning and develop independence.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Offer one-to-one and small-group support as needed.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and manage challenges.
• Encourage positive behaviour and celebrate progress.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs and learning styles.
• Support communication, social and emotional development.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate support.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Creativity

Safeguarding

Resilience

Empathy

Job description

Teaching Personnel is hiring a dedicated SEN Learning Support Practitioner for a specialist Primary and Secondary SEN school in Rochdale. You will work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff to support pupils with SEND, including SEMH needs, in a nurturing environment.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group assistance, helping pupils access learning, develop independence and build emotional regulation. A caring, patient approach and teamwork are essential.