Learning Support Assistant Job (SEN) in Oldham

TN United Kingdom; Oldham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist SEN school in Oldham is looking for an Autism Support Assistant to provide educational and therapeutic support to children with autism and complex needs. This full-time position offers long-term potential and access to specialized training, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent role

Access to specialist CPD training

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

High street shopping vouchers for referrals

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with autism.
• Understanding of therapeutic approaches like trauma-informed practice.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver educational and therapeutic support to pupils with autism.
• Implement individual behaviour support plans.
• Assist with communication development and emotional wellbeing interventions.

Skills

Empathy

Behaviour management

Collaboration

Tools

PECS

Makaton

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25.05.2025

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09.07.2025

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Autism Support Assistant – Therapeutic & Behavioural Focus – SEN School – Oldham – Immediate Start

Your Company

Hays Education is proud to be working with a specialist SEN school in Oldham that supports children and young people with autism spectrum condition (ASC) and associated behavioural and emotional needs. The school provides a therapeutic, trauma-informed environment where pupils receive personalised support to help them regulate emotions, develop communication skills, and access learning in a safe and structured setting.

Your Role

As an Autism Support Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering both educational and therapeutic support to pupils with autism and complex behavioural needs. Working closely with teachers, therapists, and behaviour specialists, you will help implement individual behaviour support plans, use de-escalation strategies, and support pupils through sensory regulation activities. You will also assist with structured learning tasks, communication development (PECS, Makaton), and emotional wellbeing interventions. This is a full-time, long-term role with the potential to be permanent.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Experience supporting children or young people with autism and behavioural needs
• Understanding of therapeutic approaches such as trauma-informed practice, sensory integration, or emotional regulation strategies
• Familiarity with communication tools like PECS, Makaton, or visual schedules
• A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach to behaviour management
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one through Hays

What You'll Get in Return

• Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent role
• Access to specialist CPD training in autism, behaviour support, and therapeutic approaches
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays Education consultant
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children with complex needs
• £250 in high street shopping vouchers for every successful referral

What You Need to Do Now

If you're passionate about supporting autistic pupils through therapeutic and behavioural interventions, and want to work in a rewarding SEN environment, we want to hear from you. Click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV, or contact Hays Education today to find out more about this exciting opportunity. #4687999 - Amy Fitzgerald