SEN Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting an SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist secondary provision in Manchester, supporting pupils aged 11-19 with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), PMLD, communication needs, and complex learning needs.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, assisting with learning activities and classroom engagement, promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing, and working closely with teachers

Qualifications

• Previous SEN experience is essential.
• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) is required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Assist with learning activities and classroom engagement.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Support students with communication, social, and personal development.
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to meet individual needs.

Skills

1:1 support

small-group support

communication skills

teamwork

behaviour management

classroom engagement

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Location: Manchester
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Teaching Personnel are recruiting an SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist secondary provision supporting pupils aged 11-19 with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), communication needs, physical disabilities, and complex learning needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support students in a nurturing environment that focuses on academic achievement, independence, communication, and preparing young people for adulthood.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Assist with learning activities and classroom engagement.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Support students with communication, social, and personal development.
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to meet individual needs.

Requirements

• Previous SEN experience is essential.
• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs is desirable.
• Patient, resilient, and caring approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS (or willingness to obtain one) is required.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to free and discounted CPD training courses.
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and flexible work.
• Access to a wide network of schools and specialist provisions across Greater Manchester.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to the appropriate vetting and safeguarding checks.

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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