SEN Sensory Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in the Bury area are seeking a dedicated SEN Sensory Support Assistant for a specialist secondary school. The role involves working with pupils with additional needs to build independence and confidence, with a focus on sensory strategies throughout the school day.

The position is full-time and long-term, with an ASAP start, and includes working closely with teachers and SEN staff to create a calm, inclusive environment where pupils can thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN, education, care, support work, or similar is desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Help pupils manage sensory challenges and feel comfortable in the school environment.
• Support pupils to develop independence, confidence and emotional regulation.
• Use sensory strategies and activities to aid engagement with learning.
• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals.
• Help create a calm, safe and inclusive environment where pupils thrive.
• Encourage pupils to participate in activities and celebrate achievements.

Job description

SEN Sensory Support Assistant

Bury | Full-time | Long-term | ASAP start

Make a difference where it matters most

Are you a patient, caring and enthusiastic individual who wants to make a real difference to the lives of young people with special educational needs?

We are looking for a dedicated SEN Sensory Support Assistant to join a supportive specialist secondary school in the Bury area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people feel confident, supported and ready to learn. You'll play an important role in helping pupils manage sensory needs, develop independence and get the most from their time at school.

What will you be doing?

As a Sensory Support Assistant, you'll work closely with pupils and the wider school team to provide personalised support throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing individual and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Helping pupils manage sensory challenges and feel comfortable within the school environment.
• Supporting pupils to develop independence, confidence and emotional regulation.
• Using sensory strategies and activities to help pupils engage with learning.
• Supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals.
• Helping create a calm, safe and inclusive environment where pupils can thrive.
• Encouraging pupils to participate in activities and celebrate their achievements.

Why this role?

Working in a specialist secondary school is incredibly rewarding. You'll have the opportunity to get to know pupils as individuals, understand their needs and see the difference that consistent, compassionate support can make.

No two days will be the same. You'll be part of a friendly and dedicated team that works together to ensure every young person feels valued, understood and supported.

This role would suit someone with experience in SEN, education, care, support work, occupational therapy, youth work or similar, but we're also keen to hear from people with the right attitude and a genuine passion for working with young people.

Easy to reach by public transport

The school is based in the Bury area and is well connected by public transport, making it an accessible option for candidates travelling from Bury, Greater Manchester and surrounding areas.

With Metrolink tram services and local bus routes providing convenient connections into Bury and the surrounding towns, getting to work is straightforward without needing to drive.

The excellent public transport connections make this an attractive opportunity for anyone looking for a rewarding SEN role that is easy to commute to by tram or bus.

About you

We're looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and empathetic.
• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.
• Calm and confident when responding to challenging situations.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Reliable, resilient and adaptable.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Willing to learn and develop their understanding of sensory needs and SEN.
• Most importantly, you'll genuinely care about helping young people succeed.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference every day, develop your SEN experience and become part of a supportive specialist school community, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to make a difference?

When applying through Teaching Personnel, an enhanced DBS on the update service is a required document. If you do not have one already, you will be asked to apply for one through Teaching Personnel before you are able to start in a position.

Any applicants that have been out of the UK for more than 3 months over the past 5 years will be asked to provide an overseas criminal clearance check. If you do not already have one of these, please apply for this before applying to this role

All applicants must have a permanent residence and right to work in the UK. If you are currently based in another country, please do not apply for these roles as we will not be able to process your application.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

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