Sen Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Stretford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Full-time, long-term opportunities

Free CPD and training courses

Dedicated consultant support

Career progression in SEN

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking a SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist secondary school in the Salford area.

This full-time position offers an immediate start and the opportunity to support pupils with a range of complex SEN needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, severe learning difficulties (SLD), sensory needs, social communication challenges, and associated behavioural needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, care, youth work, coaching, or support work is desirable.
• DBS check (Enhanced) preferred or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Help students access learning and engage in lessons.
• Promote positive behaviour, communication and independence.
• Implement support strategies in line with EHCPs.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff.
• Monitor pupil progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Passion for supporting young people

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Patient and adaptable

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Salford | Full-Time | Immediate Start Available

Teaching Personnel are seeking a SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist secondary school in the Salford area. This full-time position offers an immediate start and the opportunity to support pupils with a range of complex SEN needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, severe learning difficulties (SLD), sensory needs, social communication challenges, and associated behavioural needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Help students access learning and engage in lessons.
• Promote positive behaviour, communication, and independence.
• Implement support strategies in line with EHCPs.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff.
• Monitor pupil progress and wellbeing.

Requirements

• Passion for supporting young people with additional needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach.
• Previous experience in education, care, youth work, coaching, or support work is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Full-time, long-term opportunities.
• Access to free CPD and training courses.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities to develop a career within SEN and education.

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.
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