SEND Support Assistant - Nurture Pupil Growth (Term-Time)

Aspire People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

100 joining bonus after 10 shifts

250 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Long-term opportunities with potential

Excellent progression opportunities in

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking an Additional Needs Support Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Lancashire. You will assist pupils with SLD, PMLD and autism, helping with communication, development and wellbeing in a nurturing environment.

Working alongside teachers and therapists, you will deliver planned activities, support personal care and help pupils develop independence. Term-time hours are 08:30–15:30, with opportunities for ongoing progression.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND
• Ability to work in a school setting
• Commitment to safeguarding and safeguarding training

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Deliver planned learning activities and adapt to individual needs
• Assist with personal care (toileting, dressing, eating)
• Support therapy programmes and administer medication following training
• Encourage communication using Makaton and PECS
• Promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive development
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Support positive behaviour strategies and physical interventions where trained
• Prepare classroom resources and maintain a stimulating environment
• Support pupils during snack times, outdoor learning and trips
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, parents and external professionals
• Support Post-16 pupils in developing independent living skills

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Makaton/PECS communication

Assistive technology

Personal care

Behaviour support

Team collaboration

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

Aspire People are seeking an Additional Needs Support Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Lancashire. You will assist pupils with SLD, PMLD and autism, helping with communication, development and wellbeing in a nurturing environment.

Working alongside teachers and therapists, you will deliver planned activities, support personal care and help pupils develop independence. Term-time hours are 08:30–15:30, with opportunities for ongoing progression.