SEN Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a committed SEN Support Assistant for a specialist school in Morecambe. The role involves working closely with pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), providing both personal care and 1:1 support. Candidates should be calm, patient, and passionate about helping children with complex needs. In addition to competitive pay, this position offers ongoing training and a rewarding experience, ensuring a positive impact on vulnerable pupils' lives.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Competitive pay rates

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) preferred.
• Calm, resilient, and patient individual.
• Ability to support personal care and sensory activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with PMLD.
• Assist in managing challenging behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.

Skills

Experience working with SEN

Calm and resilient approach

Confidence supporting complex needs

Ability to work as part of a team

Commitment to improving outcomes

Job description

We are recruiting a committed and resilient SEN Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Morambe, supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and very challenging behaviour.

This role is suited to individuals who are calm under pressure, patient, and passionate about supporting children with complex needs in a highly structured and supportive environment.

The Role

As an SEN Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to support pupils' learning, communication, and emotional regulation. Many pupils display behaviours that challenge, and staff are expected to respond with consistency, empathy, and clear boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD
• Support pupils with personal care, sensory activities, and physical needs where required
• Assist in managing challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support strategies
• Help create a safe, structured, and predictable learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
• Follow safeguarding, health, and care plans at all times

Requirements

• Experience working with SEN, ideally PMLD and/or challenging behaviour
• A calm, resilient, and consistent approach
• Confidence supporting pupils with complex physical and emotional needs
• Ability to work as part of a specialist team
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work in a specialist, well-supported school
• Ongoing training and development in SEN and behaviour support
• Competitive pay rates
• A rewarding role where your impact is clearly felt

This is a challenging but highly rewarding position for someone who is passionate about SEN and committed to supporting pupils with complex needs.

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.