SEN Learning Support Assistant

Engage Education; Stretford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Full-time and long-term opportunities

Dedicated education consultant

Access to specialist SEND opps

Free CPD and training

PAYE employment

Ongoing support throughout placement

Permanent positions opportunities

Wellbeing and employee benefits

Job summary

Engage Education is seeking an SEN Learning Support Assistant to work across Trafford & Manchester. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs, helping access the curriculum and participate in lessons.

The role involves collaboration with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff, supporting autism, ADHD and SEMH pupils, promoting confidence, resilience and positive behaviour. This is a full-time, long-term position with competitive daily pay.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN/SEND pupils.
• Experience in school, specialist provision, PRU, care or youth work setting.
• Patience and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain resilient with challenging behaviour.
• Genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support pupils to access the curriculum and participate fully in lessons.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff to provide personalised support.
• Support pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication needs and learning difficulties.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Assist with differentiated learning activities and interventions.
• Implement strategies in EHCPs and individual support plans.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Encourage engagement and help pupils achieve individual goals.

Skills

Patience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (advantage)

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant - Trafford & Manchester

SEN Learning Support Assistant - Make a Real Difference Every Day

Location: Trafford / Manchester

Salary: £95-£110 per day, dependent on experience

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Start Date: September 2026

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support pupils to access the curriculum and participate fully in lessons.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff to provide personalised support.
• Support pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication needs and learning difficulties.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Assist with differentiated learning activities and interventions.
• Implement strategies outlined in pupils' EHCPs and individual support plans.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Encourage engagement and help pupils achieve their individual goals.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN/SEND.
• Experience in a school, specialist provision, PRU, care or youth work setting.
• A patient, calm and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain resilient when supporting challenging or dysregulated behaviour.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.
• Experience supporting pupils with autism, complex needs, SEMH, ADHD or challenging behaviour would be highly desirable.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is advantageous but not essential where the candidate has relevant experience.

Why Work With Engage Education?

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Full-time and long-term opportunities.
• A dedicated education consultant.
• Access to specialist SEND opportunities.
• Free CPD and training.
• PAYE employment.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to secure permanent positions.
• Access to wellbeing and employee benefits.

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check where required