Primary SEN Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Stretford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant

Free CPD access

SEN opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in the Trafford area is seeking a Specialist SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a well-resourced primary SEN provision. This role offers full-time hours with immediate start in a nurturing school environment.

You will work with teachers, therapists and other support staff to provide tailored support for children with ASC, SLD, PMLD and SLCN, helping them access learning, build communication skills and gain independence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Understanding of ASC, learning difficulties, communication needs or physical disabilities.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Qualifications advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Assist with personalised learning activities and EHCP targets.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and emotional development.
• Adapt activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Support pupils with sensory regulation and engagement strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour and celebrate achievements.
• Assist with personal care and mobility support where required.
• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists and parents/carers.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and positive learning environment.
• Encourage pupil independence and confidence throughout the day.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Resilience

Communication

Calm under pressure

DBS check

Education

Enhanced DBS Check

Job description

Primary SEN Learning Support Assistant | Trafford Area
Full-Time | Immediate Start
Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential? Are you looking for a rewarding role where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference?

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a Specialist SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and well-resourced primary SEN provision in the Trafford area. This specialist setting supports children aged 4-11 with a range of moderate to complex additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), sensory processing needs, physical disabilities, and social, emotional and behavioural challenges.

This school prides itself on creating a safe, nurturing and highly inclusive environment where pupils are supported through personalised learning programmes, specialist interventions, therapeutic approaches and a strong focus on developing communication, independence and life skills. Staff work collaboratively to help every child achieve meaningful progress and celebrate success at every stage of their learning journey.

The Role

As a Specialist SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists and other support professionals to provide tailored support to children with additional needs both inside and outside the classroom.

Your role will be key in helping pupils access learning, develop confidence and build essential communication and social skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Assist with the delivery of personalised learning activities and EHCP targets.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and emotional development.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Support pupils with sensory regulation and engagement strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour and celebrate achievements.
• Assist with personal care and mobility support where required.
• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists and parents/carers.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and positive learning environment.
• Encourage pupil independence and confidence throughout the school day.

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, either within education, care, youth work or similar settings.
• Understanding of additional needs such as Autism, learning difficulties, communication needs or physical disabilities.
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children.
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Relevant qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
• Dedicated specialist consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Free access to a wide range of CPD and accredited training courses
• Exclusive access to SEN opportunities across Greater Manchester
• Potential for long-term and permanent employment
• Flexible opportunities to suit your career goals
• Access to wellbeing support and professional development resources

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 child