Specialist SEN Learning Support Assistant — Primary

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Stretford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant

Free CPD access

SEN opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in the Trafford area is seeking a Specialist SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a well-resourced primary SEN provision. This role offers full-time hours with immediate start in a nurturing school environment.

You will work with teachers, therapists and other support staff to provide tailored support for children with ASC, SLD, PMLD and SLCN, helping them access learning, build communication skills and gain independence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Understanding of ASC, learning difficulties, communication needs or physical disabilities.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Qualifications advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Assist with personalised learning activities and EHCP targets.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and emotional development.
• Adapt activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Support pupils with sensory regulation and engagement strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour and celebrate achievements.
• Assist with personal care and mobility support where required.
• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists and parents/carers.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and positive learning environment.
• Encourage pupil independence and confidence throughout the day.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Resilience

Communication

Calm under pressure

DBS check

Education

Enhanced DBS Check

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in the Trafford area is seeking a Specialist SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a well-resourced primary SEN provision. This role offers full-time hours with immediate start in a nurturing school environment.

You will work with teachers, therapists and other support staff to provide tailored support for children with ASC, SLD, PMLD and SLCN, helping them access learning, build communication skills and gain independence.