Primary SEN Pupil Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a SEN Pupil Support Assistant in the Altrincham area. This role focuses on helping pupils access learning, build independence, and develop confidence inside and outside the classroom.

Ideal candidates will be passionate about SEN, patient, and capable of working well with a multidisciplinary team to support speech, language, and physical needs while promoting safeguarding and positive pupil outcomes.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children with SEN.
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable.
• Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proactive and able to use initiative in supporting learners.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Support children with communication and language development.
• Assist pupils with classroom activities and adapted learning tasks.
• Encourage positive social interaction, play skills, and emotional development.
• Support students with physical needs and promote independence where appropriate.
• Help implement individual learning and behaviour support plans.
• Work alongside teachers, speech and language therapists, and other professionals.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to staff members.
• Promote positive behaviour and celebrate pupil achievements.

Skills

SEN awareness

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proactive

Job description

SEN Pupil Support Assistant

Primary SEN School - Altrincham Area

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Teaching Personnel

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs to achieve their full potential? Do you have the patience, empathy, and enthusiasm to help young learners overcome barriers and celebrate success?

Teaching Personnel is working alongside a welcoming and highly supportive SEN primary school in the Altrincham area that caters for pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), physical difficulties, language disorders, developmental delays, and challenges relating to play, imagination, and social interaction.

This is a fantastic opportunity for caring, dedicated individuals looking to build a rewarding career in education, whether you already have experience in SEN settings or are looking to transfer valuable skills from care, support work, youth work, psychology, nursing, or similar backgrounds.

The Role

As a SEN Pupil Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning, develop independence, and build confidence both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Support children with communication and language development.
• Assist pupils with classroom activities and adapted learning tasks.
• Encourage positive social interaction, play skills, and emotional development.
• Support students with physical needs and promote independence where appropriate.
• Help implement individual learning and behaviour support plans.
• Work alongside teachers, speech and language therapists, and other professionals.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to staff members.
• Promote positive behaviour and celebrate pupil achievements.

What We’re Looking For

• Passionate about supporting children with SEN.
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable in their approach.
• Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proactive and able to use initiative when supporting learners.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel offers:

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
• Access to free CPD and accredited training courses
• Dedicated specialist consultants who understand SEN education
• Ongoing support throughout your placement
• A straightforward registration process and dedicated candidate care

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.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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