SEN Sensory Support Assistant – Empowering Young Learners

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

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.