Learning Support Assistant | Elevate SEN & Behaviour

Engage Education; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Education are currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants for schools across Rochdale. You will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils with academic and personal development.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils with SEN and SEMH, autism, ADHD, and behavioural needs, and assisting with EHCP outcomes. The position is full-time and long-term, starting September 2026, with PAYE employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in schools or SEN settings.
• Experience in teaching, learning support, youth work, or mentoring.
• Calm, patient, and confident with challenging behaviour.
• Previous SEN experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support
• Supporting pupils with SEN and additional learning needs
• Helping students access personalised learning activities
• Supporting pupils with SEMH, autism, ADHD and behavioural needs
• Building positive relationships with students
• Encouraging confidence, independence and resilience
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Working with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Supporting individual education plans and EHCP outcomes

Skills

SEN support

1:1 support

Behaviour support

Resilience

Team collaboration

Job description

Engage Education are currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants for schools across Rochdale. You will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils with academic and personal development.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils with SEN and SEMH, autism, ADHD, and behavioural needs, and assisting with EHCP outcomes. The position is full-time and long-term, starting September 2026, with PAYE employment.