Learning Support Assistant

SEN Learning Support Assistant - Specialist SEN School & College
Bury | Teaching Personnel

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a highly supportive Specialist SEN School and College in Bury, working with students aged 11-19. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people with a range of complex learning difficulties, communication needs, autism, physical disabilities, and additional needs as they progress through secondary and post-16 education.

No two days are the same, and every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact on a young person's education, independence, and future.

The Role

✅ Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual student needs

✅ Support learning both in and out of the classroom across a variety of subjects and activities

✅ Assist young people with complex SEN, helping them engage confidently in education

✅ Support communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and independence skills

✅ Provide personal care support where required, always maintaining dignity and respect

✅ Encourage positive behaviour and use de-escalation techniques when necessary

✅ Support students during practical lessons, enrichment activities, and life skills sessions

✅ Help prepare young people for adulthood, employment, and independent living

✅ Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver the best outcomes for students

About You

✔ Patient, caring, and resilient

✔ Experience within education, care, support work, youth work, health care, residential care, or similar environments

✔ Confident supporting young people with additional needs and behaviours that may challenge

✔ Comfortable providing personal care support when required

✔ Strong communication and relationship-building skills

✔ Positive, proactive, and adaptable approach

✔ Passionate about helping young people thrive

✔ Available for full-time work

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

Competitive weekly pay

Free access to SEN-focused CPD and training

Long-term opportunities within specialist education settings

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

⭐ Opportunity to build valuable SEN experience and develop your career

⭐ Rewarding role where you can genuinely transform young people's lives

Apply Today

If you're looking for a meaningful role where your support can help young people grow in confidence, develop independence, and achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to begin a rewarding career as an SEN Learning Support Assistant in Bury. Every day is a chance to make a lasting difference. ✨