SEN Pupil Support Assistant: 1:1 & Small-Group Impact

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

SEN training and professional dev

Dedicated consultant support

Career progression opportunities

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEN Pupil Support Assistant for a specialist school in the Trafford area. The role focuses on supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language Difficulties and other SEN needs.

You will provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils access learning, and develop communication, social, and emotional skills. You will collaborate with teachers, therapists and families in a caring, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Caring, resilient and able to build positive relationships quickly.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine interest in supporting pupils with SEN.
• Adaptable and able to respond to varying needs of individual students.
• Remain calm, patient and positive when faced with challenges.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support throughout the school day.
• Assist pupils in accessing learning activities both inside and outside the classroom.
• Support the development of communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation skills.
• Implement personalised strategies and intervention programmes in line with EHCP targets.
• Encourage independence while providing the right level of support for each individual learner.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and attendance.
• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and families to ensure pupils achieve their full potential.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEN Pupil Support Assistant for a specialist school in the Trafford area. The role focuses on supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language Difficulties and other SEN needs.

You will provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils access learning, and develop communication, social, and emotional skills. You will collaborate with teachers, therapists and families in a caring, inclusive environment.