SEN Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Wigan; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE weekly pay

Consultant support

CPD and training access

Long-term opportunities

SEN school network

Flexible pathways to experience

Safeguarding and wellbeing support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to work full time in a welcoming SEN secondary school in the Wigan area. You will support students with a range of needs, including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, SLCN and sensory needs, helping them access education and develop life skills.

You will work with teachers and staff to create an inclusive, positive learning environment, providing one-to-one and small-group support, monitoring progress, and promoting safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH or additional learning needs.
• Caring, patient and resilient approach to supporting students.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Qualifications in education, health and social care, psychology, or youth work are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom-based support to students with a range of SEN needs.
• Deliver tailored one-to-one and small-group interventions.
• Assist in implementing IEPs and behaviour support strategies.
• Support students with emotional regulation, social development, and communication skills.
• Encourage engagement, independence, and positive learning behaviours.
• Adapt learning materials to meet individual student needs.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and school staff.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion at all times.

Skills

SEN experience

Strong communication

Patient and resilient

Education

Education/Health & Social Care/psychology/youth work

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant
Location: Wigan
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only
Start Date: Immediate Start
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs to achieve their full potential? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to work full time within a welcoming and supportive SEN secondary school in the Wigan area.

This rewarding role involves supporting students with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), sensory needs, and associated behavioural challenges. You will play a vital role in helping students access education, build confidence, and develop essential life skills.

The Role

As a SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to create a positive and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide classroom-based support to students with a range of SEN needs.
• Deliver tailored one-to-one and small-group interventions.
• Assist in implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies.
• Support students with emotional regulation, social development, and communication skills.
• Encourage engagement, independence, and positive learning behaviours.
• Help adapt learning materials to meet individual student needs.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and school staff.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH, or additional learning needs is desirable.
• A caring, patient, and resilient approach to supporting students.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm and positive in challenging situations.
• Understanding of behaviour management strategies and inclusive practices.
• Relevant qualifications in education, health and social care, psychology, or youth work are advantageous.
• A genuine passion for making a positive impact on young people's lives.

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

At Teaching Personnel, we are committed to helping education professionals find rewarding opportunities that suit their skills and career goals.

We Offer:

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• Dedicated personal consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to free and discounted CPD and training courses.
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and career-development roles.
• A wide network of SEN schools and specialist provisions across Greater Manchester.
• Flexible pathways to build experience within specialist education settings.
• Ongoing safeguarding and wellbeing support.