SEN Pupil Support Assistant - Immediate Start (Manchester)

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD training

SEN training

Long-term placements

Referral bonus

Pension scheme

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a SEN Pupil Support Assistant to join a welcoming SEN secondary school in Manchester City Centre. You will support students aged 11-16 with a range of needs including ASC, ADHD, MLD, SLCN, SEMH, and sensory processing difficulties, helping them engage in learning and develop confidence.

The role is full-time, term-time only with immediate start. You will work closely with teachers and the pastoral team to provide tailored support, manage behaviour, and promote

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally within an SEN, education, care, youth work, or support setting.
• Understanding of SEN needs such as ASC, ADHD, MLD, SEMH, and communication difficulties.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEN.
• Support pupils with learning activities across a range of curriculum subjects.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help students regulate their emotions.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to promote engagement and attendance.
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual learning needs.
• Support students with communication, social interaction, and emotional wellbeing.
• Implement strategies outlined in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Assist with breaktimes, transitions, and extracurricular activities when required.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a SEN Pupil Support Assistant to join a welcoming SEN secondary school in Manchester City Centre. You will support students aged 11-16 with a range of needs including ASC, ADHD, MLD, SLCN, SEMH, and sensory processing difficulties, helping them engage in learning and develop confidence.

The role is full-time, term-time only with immediate start. You will work closely with teachers and the pastoral team to provide tailored support, manage behaviour, and promote