Inspiring Specialist SEN Support for 11–19 Learners

Teaching Personnel; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE pay

Dedicated personal consultant

Free SEN-focused CPD courses

Long-term temp-to-perm opportunities

Job summary

Inspire Learning is seeking a Specialist SEN Support Assistant to work with students aged 11-19 in a well-established secondary and post-16 SEN provision in Salford.

You will support learning, build confidence and life skills inside and outside the classroom alongside teachers, therapists and support staff. A patient and resilient approach is essential.

Experience with SEN/SEMH is desirable; Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with SEN, SEMH, or additional learning needs is desirable.
• Backgrounds in education, care, support work, youth work, health care, or psychology are welcomed.
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual student needs.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and promote positive outcomes.
• Support students with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation.
• Encourage independence, personal development, and life skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and wider support staff.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience & empathy

Communication skills

Behaviour support

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Backgrounds in education, care, support work, youth work, health care, or psychology

Job description

Inspire Learning is seeking a Specialist SEN Support Assistant to work with students aged 11-19 in a well-established secondary and post-16 SEN provision in Salford.

You will support learning, build confidence and life skills inside and outside the classroom alongside teachers, therapists and support staff. A patient and resilient approach is essential.

Experience with SEN/SEMH is desirable; Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one is required.