Primary SEN Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Bolton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay (PAYE)

Consultant support

Free SEN training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd in Bolton is seeking a SEN Learning Support Assistant to provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with Autism, ADHD and other needs in a supportive SEN primary setting.

You will adapt activities to meet individual needs, support communication and social development, and work with teachers to help pupils reach their potential. This is a full-time, term-time role with an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or individuals with additional needs.
• Caring, proactive and positive attitude.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident handling challenging behaviour and emotional needs.
• Genuine passion for SEN education.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Support communication, emotional regulation and social development.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
• Work closely with teachers and SEN professionals to help pupils reach their potential.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Communication

Behaviour support

SEN education

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Bolton | Full-Time | Term Time Only | Immediate Start Available

Make Every School Day Matter

Do you have the patience, resilience and passion to help children overcome barriers to learning? Teaching Personnel is recruiting a SEN Learning Support Assistant for a supportive SEN primary school in the Bolton area, where you'll work with pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech & Language Needs, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Global Developmental Delay, sensory processing difficulties, and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become a key part of a child's educational journey, helping them build confidence, independence and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.

Your Role

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs
• Support communication, emotional regulation and social development
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
• Work closely with teachers and SEN professionals to help pupils reach their potential

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children, young people or individuals with additional needs
• A caring, proactive and positive attitude
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence supporting challenging behaviour and emotional needs
• A genuine passion for SEN education

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
• Dedicated specialist consultant support
• Free CPD and accredited SEN training courses
• Long-term roles with potential permanent opportunities
• Access to wellbeing and employee support services

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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