SEN Academic Support Assistant

SEN Academic Support Assistant
Greater Manchester | Full-Time (Term Time Only) | Immediate Start | Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs?

Teaching Personnel is seeking motivated and compassionate SEN Academic Support Assistants to work within specialist SEN schools across Greater Manchester. You will support pupils with a variety of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), speech and language needs, sensory processing difficulties, and complex learning needs.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to help students overcome barriers to education, build confidence, develop essential life skills, and achieve meaningful academic progress within supportive and inclusive school environments.

The Role

As an SEN Academic Support Assistant, you will play a key role in helping pupils access learning and reach their individual potential. Working closely with teaching staff, therapists, and SEN professionals, you will provide tailored support that enables students to engage positively in education and achieve their personalised targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small-group interventions.
• Adapt learning materials and activities to suit individual learning styles and needs.
• Support pupils in developing literacy, numeracy, communication, and social skills.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons.
• Help implement and monitor Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and independence.
• Build trusting and supportive relationships with pupils who may have experienced challenges in education.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support pupils during enrichment activities, educational visits, and unstructured times throughout the school day.
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment where every pupil can succeed.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals.
• A positive, patient, and resilient attitude.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable in a dynamic school environment.

• Experience supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, learning difficulties, or communication difficulties.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel is committed to supporting your career every step of the way.

We Offer:

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE with no umbrella company deductions.
• Full-time, long-term opportunities across Greater Manchester SEN schools.
• Immediate and ongoing positions available.
• Access to free and discounted CPD training
• A dedicated specialist consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
• Opportunities to gain experience in a wide range of specialist provisions.
• Potential routes into permanent school contracts.
• Flexible opportunities to develop your career within SEN education.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Teaching Personnel as an SEN Academic Support Assistant and begin a fulfilling career supporting pupils across Greater 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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