Classroom Support

North Manchester|Teaching Personnel

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Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist secondary school in Middleton this September. This is an opportunity to become part of a supportive and passionate team, helping young people with complex additional needs overcome barriers, achieve meaningful progress, and develop the skills they need for the future.

Whether your experience comes from education, care, support work, youth work, or a specialist setting, if you're patient, resilient, and committed to helping others succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Why This Role Matters

For many pupils in specialist education, success looks different for every individual.

It could be building confidence to communicate, managing emotions independently, developing daily living skills, or achieving a personal milestone that once felt out of reach.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting these achievements, providing the consistency, encouragement, and understanding that helps young people flourish both inside and outside the classroom.

Every day brings new challenges, new victories, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

About the School

This specialist secondary provision supports pupils with a range of complex needs, including:

✨ Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

✨ Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)

✨ Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (CLDD)

✨ Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

✨ Communication difficulties

✨ Sensory processing needs

The school provides a structured, nurturing, and highly supportive environment where pupils are empowered to develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

You'll work alongside experienced teachers, therapists, and support professionals who share a common goal: helping every pupil achieve their full potential.

The Role

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will provide both 1:1 and small group support, helping pupils access learning, develop independence, regulate their emotions, and engage positively with school life.

This role requires someone who can build trusting relationships, think on their feet, and remain calm and supportive during challenging situations.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Support pupils with a range of complex SEND needs

✅ Deliver tailored 1:1 and small group interventions

✅ Encourage independence, confidence, and social development

✅ Support emotional regulation and wellbeing

✅ Manage and respond to challenging behaviour using positive and proactive strategies

✅ Assist pupils with communication using visual aids and specialist communication systems

✅ Support sensory needs throughout the school day

✅ Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and wider support staff

✅ Provide personal care support where required, including toileting, feeding, hygiene, and mobility assistance

✅ Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking individuals who are:

Compassionate and patient

Confident managing challenging behaviours

Calm, resilient, and emotionally intelligent

Proactive and able to use their own initiative

Strong communicators who build positive relationships

Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people

Comfortable providing personal care where required

Essential Requirements

✔ Experience supporting children or young people with SEND

✔ Experience managing challenging behaviours

✔ Willingness to support personal care needs

✔ Strong communication and relationship-building skills

✔ A patient, adaptable, and empathetic approach

⭐ Desirable Experience

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with:

⭐ Team Teach training (or willingness to obtain)

⭐ Experience supporting pupils with ASC, PMLD, CLDD, or SEMH needs

⭐ Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, AAC, or alternative communication methods

⭐ Experience in specialist schools, care settings, residential care, youth work, or support services

✅ Compliance Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates must have:

✔ An Enhanced Child and Adult DBS registered on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one

✔ The right to work in the UK

✔ A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

What Teaching Personnel Offers

Competitive Weekly Pay

Earn a rewarding salary while gaining valuable specialist experience.

Ongoing SEN Training & CPD

Access industry-leading SEND, behaviour management, and safeguarding training.

Dedicated Consultant Support

Receive ongoing guidance and support throughout your placement.

Long-Term Opportunities

Full-time roles with potential for progression within specialist education.

A Career With Purpose

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people every day.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting young people with additional needs, confident managing challenging behaviour, and committed to helping pupils achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a specialist school where every small achievement is celebrated, every pupil is valued, and your support can truly change lives.