Primary Behaviour and Learning Support Assistant

Primary Behaviour & Learning Support Assistant
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: Immediate Starts Available

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils at a specialist primary SEN school in the Manchester area. The school caters for children with a wide range of moderate and complex special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, Global Developmental Delay, sensory processing needs, physical disabilities, medical needs, and challenging behaviour. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning, develop independence, and achieve their individual goals in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups throughout the school day.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Encourage positive behaviour and support pupils with emotional regulation strategies.
• Support students with personal care requirements where necessary.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and EHCP targets.
• Promote communication, social interaction, and independence skills.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH, or additional needs.
• Understanding of needs such as ASC, ADHD, communication difficulties, and challenging behaviour.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach to supporting pupils.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• Access to free CPD and specialist SEN training courses.
• Dedicated consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and temporary roles.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
• Access to a wide network of schools across Greater Manchester.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs and are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Manchester.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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