SEN & SEMH Learning Support Assistant
Job description
Teaching Personnel are seeking dedicated, compassionate, and reliable SEN and SEMH Learning Support Assistants to join our partner schools immediately. If you’re passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally—this is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference.
Roles & Responsibilities:
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Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of SEN and SEMH needs
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Assisting teachers with tailored learning activities and behaviour support
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Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment
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Supporting pupils in managing emotions, building confidence, and developing independence
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Working collaboratively with school staff, parents, and external agencies
We’re Looking For:
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Experience supporting SEN and/or SEMH pupils (school, care, or similar settings)
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Resilience, patience, and a nurturing approach
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Ability to commit to full-time, ongoing work
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Availability to start ASAP
What Teaching Personnel Offer:
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Competitive daily rates
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Ongoing training and professional development
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A supportive, experienced education recruitment team
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Opportunities across Bolton and nearby areas
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and support pupils who need you most, apply today!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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