SEND Support Assistant

Senploy; Wigan; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Senploy is seeking compassionate SEND Support Assistants for schools in Wigan. You will assist pupils with SEND to access lessons, provide one-to-one or small-group support, and help adapt activities to individual needs.

The role focuses on building relationships, encouraging inclusion, and supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH or emotional regulation needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, care, youth work, mentoring or support roles involving children and young people.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, behavioural needs, autism or SEMH is advantageous.
• Patient, proactive and able to adapt to different pupils and school environments.
• A relevant qualification may be beneficial, depending on the placement.

Responsabilités

• Support pupils with SEND to access lessons and activities.
• Provide one-to-one or small-group assistance where required.
• Help teachers adapt activities to support individual learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, participation and independence.
• Communicate effectively with teachers and the wider school team.

Connaissances

Education experience

Patience

Adaptability

Communication

Description du poste

Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester

Start Date: After October half term

Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary with the opportunity to become permanent

Salary: Dependent on experience and role

Help Pupils Overcome Barriers to Learning

SEND Inclusion Support is looking for compassionate and resilient SEND Support Assistants to work with children and young people across schools in Wigan.

We have opportunities in both mainstream and specialist settings, supporting pupils with additional needs who benefit from extra guidance, encouragement and individualised support.

These roles would suit candidates who enjoy building positive relationships, encouraging engagement and helping pupils feel confident and included in their education.

The positions are initially temporary, with opportunities to move into permanent employment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils with SEND to access lessons and classroom activities.
• Supporting pupils with SEND to access lessons and classroom activities.
• Providing one-to-one or small-group assistance where required.
• Providing one-to-one or small-group assistance where required.
• Helping teachers adapt activities to support individual learning needs.
• Helping teachers adapt activities to support individual learning needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, participation and independence.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, participation and independence.
• Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH or emotional regulation needs where relevant.
• Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH or emotional regulation needs where relevant.
• Building trust and maintaining consistent, appropriate boundaries.
• Building trust and maintaining consistent, appropriate boundaries.
• Helping pupils navigate routines, transitions and social situations.
• Helping pupils navigate routines, transitions and social situations.
• Communicating effectively with teachers and the wider school team.
• Communicating effectively with teachers and the wider school team.

Who We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates with experience in education, care, youth work, mentoring or support roles involving children and young people.

Experience supporting pupils with SEND, behavioural needs, autism, ADHD or SEMH would be advantageous.

You should be patient, proactive and able to adapt to different pupils and school environments. A relevant qualification may be beneficial, depending on the placement.

Why Apply?

• Potential for permanent employment.
• Potential for permanent employment.
• Opportunities in mainstream and specialist schools.
• Opportunities in mainstream and specialist schools.
• Valuable experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Valuable experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Ongoing contact and support from SEND Inclusion Support.
• Ongoing contact and support from SEND Inclusion Support.

If you want a role where your patience, consistency and commitment can make a genuine difference, apply today.

We'd love to hear from experienced SEND Support Assistants, Teaching Assistants and candidates looking to develop their career in education.

SEND Inclusion Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, right to work verification, references and any other checks relevant to the role and setting.