SEN Learning Support Assistant - SEN Hub - Reception to Year 6 - Carlisle - Full Time

Humly; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Humly is seeking a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN Hub at a Carlisle primary school. You will support pupils from Reception to Year 6 with diverse needs, providing tailored learning support in a structured, resource-rich environment after the October half-term.

In this full-time role, you will work closely with teachers and the SEN team to implement individualised plans, promote inclusion and help pupils access classroom activities with patience and adaptability

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs.
• Patient, caring and adaptable when working with pupils of different ages.
• Understand that every child has individual needs and may require a different approach.
• Provide calm, consistent support in a structured environment.
• Confident following individual support plans and guidance from teaching staff.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Comfortable supporting pupils with sensory, physical or additional learning needs.
• Encourage independence while providing appropriate support.
• Reliable, flexible and willing to engage in a varied role.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs across Reception to Year 6
• Providing tailored learning support based on pupils’ individual needs and abilities
• Helping children access classroom activities and learning opportunities
• Supporting pupils with sensory and physical needs throughout the school day
• Encouraging independence, communication and positive social interaction
• Helping create a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment
• Following guidance and support strategies provided by teachers and the SEN team
• Adapting your approach to suit different ages, needs and learning styles
• Supporting pupils with transitions between activities and daily routines
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff to provide consistent care and learning support
• Helping pupils feel settled, valued and confident within the SEN Hub

Skills

SEN support

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patience

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant - SEN Hub - Reception to Year 6 - Carlisle - Full Time

£15.46 per hour | Carlisle | Full Time | After October Half-Term | Until Christmas, Potentially Into 2027

Humly are recruiting a dedicated and versatile SEN Learning Support Assistant to work within a specialist SEN Hub at a primary school in Carlisle. This full-time role starts after the October half-term and runs through to Christmas, with the potential to continue into 2027.

You’ll be supporting pupils from Reception through to Year 6 with a range of special educational needs, sensory needs and physical needs. This is a varied opportunity for someone who can adapt their approach to different ages and abilities, helping children feel safe, included and supported in a structured, resource-rich learning environment.

Role Details

• Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant

• Location: Carlisle

• Pay: £15.46 per hour

• Hours: Full time

• Start Date: After October half-term

• Duration: Until Christmas, with potential to extend into 2027

• Setting: Primary school specialist SEN Hub

• Year Groups: Reception to Year 6

• Role Type: SEN support

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs across Reception to Year 6

• Providing tailored learning support based on pupils’ individual needs and abilities

• Helping children access classroom activities and learning opportunities

• Supporting pupils with sensory and physical needs throughout the school day

• Encouraging independence, communication and positive social interaction

• Helping create a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment

• Following guidance and support strategies provided by teachers and the SEN team

• Adapting your approach to suit different ages, needs and learning styles

• Supporting pupils with transitions between activities and daily routines

• Working closely with teachers and other support staff to provide consistent care and learning support

• Helping pupils feel settled, valued and confident within the SEN Hub

You’ll Be a Good Fit If You…

• Have experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs

• Are patient, caring and adaptable when working with pupils of different ages

• Understand that every child has individual needs and may require a different approach

• Can provide calm, consistent support in a structured environment

• Are confident following individual support plans and guidance from teaching staff

• Have good communication skills and can work effectively as part of a team

• Are comfortable supporting pupils with sensory, physical or additional learning needs

• Can encourage independence while providing appropriate support

• Are reliable, flexible and ready to get involved in a varied role

• Are available for full-time work in Carlisle after the October half-term

Experience working with children in an educational setting