SEND Learning Support Assistant – Empower Students

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive SEND roles

Dedicated consultant

Flexible opportunities to suit your ••

Free CPD courses

Competitive weekly pay

Long-term and permanent career options

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic SEND Learning Support Assistants to work in Primary and Secondary schools across Greater Manchester. These roles support pupils with ASC, ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH, MLD, and other disabilities.

You will work with teachers and SENCOs 1:1 or in small groups, assist lesson access, support behaviour and learning, and help implement EHCPs. Immediate and ongoing start dates available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEND.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to pupils with SEND on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Assist students in accessing lessons, activities, and the wider school environment.
• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Help implement individual support plans and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and pastoral teams.
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual student needs.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support students during break times, educational visits, and enrichment activities where required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Experience with children/young people

Education

Education/Health & Social Care

Psychology/Childhood Studies

Job description

Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic SEND Learning Support Assistants to work in Primary and Secondary schools across Greater Manchester. These roles support pupils with ASC, ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH, MLD, and other disabilities.

You will work with teachers and SENCOs 1:1 or in small groups, assist lesson access, support behaviour and learning, and help implement EHCPs. Immediate and ongoing start dates available.