Complex SEN Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Trafford; On-site; GBP 15,925 - 23,660; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

CPD and training opportunities

Consultant support

Potential long-term or permanent role

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Trafford is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school from September. The role focuses on helping pupils access learning, develop independence, and achieve their individual goals within a supportive team.

You will work with pupils with complex needs, including ASC, SLD, and PMLD, providing 1:1 and small group support, and assisting with personal care where required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adults with SEN, disabilities, or additional needs.
• A patient, resilient, and positive attitude.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Comfortable supporting personal care needs where required.
• Able to build positive relationships and work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with complex SEN.
• Support students' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
• Assist with communication strategies and sensory-based learning.
• Support personal care and mobility needs where required.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Patient & resilient

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

Complex SEN Learning Support Assistant

Trafford | Full-Time | September Start

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Trafford this September.

The school supports pupils with a range of complex needs, including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and complex communication needs. You will play a vital role in helping students access learning, develop independence, and achieve their individual goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with complex SEN.
• Support students' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
• Assist with communication strategies and sensory-based learning.
• Support personal care and mobility needs where required.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children or adults with SEN, disabilities, or additional needs.
• A patient, resilient, and positive attitude.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Comfortable supporting personal care needs where required.
• Able to build positive relationships and work effectively as part of a team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
• Dedicated support from your Teaching Personnel consultant.
• Opportunity to secure a long-term or permanent position.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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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