Secondary Sen Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Stretford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated consultant

Free CPD courses

Long-term roles

Flexible registration

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist secondary provision in Salford, supporting students aged 11-16. The role focuses on enabling learning, building confidence and promoting emotional wellbeing in a nurturing environment.

You will work with teaching staff to deliver tailored support, including behavioural strategies and personal care where needed. DBS on Update Service is desirable or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH, or additional needs.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to obtain Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with additional learning needs.
• Support pupils to access classroom activities and the curriculum.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and promote positive decision-making.
• Assist with emotional regulation and social development.
• Adapt learning approaches to meet individual needs and learning styles.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Strong communication

Empathy and resilience

Patience

Education

Relevant qualifications beneficial

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Salford | Full-Time | Term Time Only | Immediate & Ongoing Starts Available

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference to the lives of young people with special educational needs?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist secondary provision in Salford, supporting students aged 11-16. The school caters for pupils with a variety of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and associated behavioural challenges. The provision prides itself on creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to achieve both academically and personally.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people, whether you have experience within education, care, youth work, support work, or a similar setting.

About the Role

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and wider professionals to provide tailored support that enables students to engage in learning, develop confidence, and build positive relationships. You will play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to education while promoting independence and emotional wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with additional learning needs.
• Support pupils in accessing classroom activities and engaging with the curriculum.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and encourage positive decision-making.
• Assist students with emotional regulation and social development.
• Adapt learning approaches to meet individual needs and learning styles.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to promote confidence and resilience.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support students during break times, transitions, and extracurricular activities where required.
• Assist with personal care needs when necessary.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH, or additional needs.
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to remain calm and proactive in challenging situations.
• Experience in education, care, youth work, residential care, or support settings is highly desirable.
• Relevant qualifications are beneficial but not essential.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay paid through PAYE.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Access to free and discounted CPD courses, including behaviour management and SEN-specific training.
• Opportunities for long-term roles and permanent employment.
• Flexible and straightforward registration process.
• Access to a range of specialist education settings across Greater Manchester.
• Pension scheme and wellbeing support services.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

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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.
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