SEN Specialist Support Assistant

Senploy; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Educato Limited is seeking a dedicated SEN Specialist Support Assistant for a long-term position in a Rochdale-based school. The role focuses on delivering personalised support to pupils with diverse needs across learning, social and emotional development.

You will work alongside teachers and the support team to provide consistent, high-quality assistance throughout the school day, helping pupils build independence and resilience in a nurturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN setting.
• Patient, calm and nurturing approach.
• Be proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Hold a valid DBS check (child and adult workforce).

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Supporting pupils with a range of SEN needs within a specialist setting.
• Assisting with learning, communication, social development and emotional regulation.
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping pupils develop independence.
• Following individual support plans and contributing to pupils' development.
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff to ensure pupils receive consistent support.
• Creating a calm, safe and nurturing environment for pupils.

Skills

Experience with children

SEN setting experience

Patience and nurturing

Team player

Good communication

Job description

Expected End date: End of the academic year

A specialist SEN school in Rochdale is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Specialist Support Assistant to join their team on a long-term basis. The school provides a supportive and nurturing environment for pupils with a range of additional needs, ensuring every pupil receives the personalised support they need to thrive.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting pupils throughout the school day, working closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide high-quality academic, social and emotional support.

Key responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs
• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs
• Supporting pupils with a range of SEN needs within a specialist setting
• Supporting pupils with a range of SEN needs within a specialist setting
• Assisting with learning, communication, social development and emotional regulation
• Assisting with learning, communication, social development and emotional regulation
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping pupils develop independence
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping pupils develop independence
• Following individual support plans and contributing to pupils' development
• Following individual support plans and contributing to pupils' development
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff to ensure pupils receive consistent support
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff to ensure pupils receive consistent support
• Creating a calm, safe and nurturing environment for pupils
• Creating a calm, safe and nurturing environment for pupils

What the school offers

• A specialist SEN setting with a strong support network
• A specialist SEN setting with a strong support network
• A welcoming and experienced staff team
• A welcoming and experienced staff team
• A supportive environment focused on pupil development and wellbeing
• A supportive environment focused on pupil development and wellbeing
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils with additional needs
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils with additional needs
• Long-term, ongoing work until the end of the academic year
• Long-term, ongoing work until the end of the academic year

What we offer

• Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
• Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
• Dedicated consultant and ongoing support
• Dedicated consultant and ongoing support

Qualifications and experience

• Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN setting
• Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN setting
• Be patient, calm and nurturing in their approach
• Be patient, calm and nurturing in their approach
• Be confident supporting pupils with additional needs and/or challenging behaviour
• Be confident supporting pupils with additional needs and/or challenging behaviour
• Be proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Be proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Have full-time availability for the duration of the role
• Have full-time availability for the duration of the role
• Hold a valid child and adult workforce DBS
• Hold a valid child and adult workforce DBS

Compliance and safeguarding

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2026) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.