SEN Support Specialist — 1:1 & Small Groups

Teaching Personnel; Bury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Specialist SEN Support Worker in the Bury area to support pupils across primary and secondary sectors with SEN/SEMH needs. The role focuses on academic, social, emotional and personal development within a safe, structured setting.

You will work closely with teaching staff and the multidisciplinary team to promote inclusive learning, implementing individualised strategies and safeguarding best practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children or young people with SEN/SEMH.
• Strong understanding of positive behaviour support and boundaries.
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN/SEMH.
• Supporting pupils to access learning and engage positively within the school environment.
• Developing positive, professional relationships with pupils based on trust and boundaries.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Implementing pupil support plans and following them.
• Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral staff and external professionals.
• Maintaining safeguarding, professional conduct and pupil welfare.
• Contributing to a positive, structured and nurturing school environment.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Empathetic

Resilient

Consistency

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Education

SEN qualification

Education qualification

Supporting Teaching & Learning

Health & Social Care

Behaviour Support

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Specialist SEN Support Worker in the Bury area to support pupils across primary and secondary sectors with SEN/SEMH needs. The role focuses on academic, social, emotional and personal development within a safe, structured setting.

You will work closely with teaching staff and the multidisciplinary team to promote inclusive learning, implementing individualised strategies and safeguarding best practices.