SEN Learning Support Assistant

SEN Learning Support Assistant
North Manchester | Full-Time (Term Time Only) | Immediate & Ongoing Starts | Competitive Weekly Pay Through Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEN Learning Support Assistants to work across a range of welcoming SEN schools and specialist provisions throughout North Manchester, including Bury, Middleton, Rochdale and Oldham.

You'll support pupils with a variety of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Dyslexia, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and sensory processing difficulties. Every day brings new opportunities to positively impact a young person's confidence, wellbeing, and educational journey.

The Role

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and social development
• Implementing personalised learning and behaviour support strategies
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and communication needs
• Promoting positive behaviour and celebrating achievements
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
• Assisting with personal care when required

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from candidates who have:

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals
• Experience in education, care, youth work, sports coaching, support work, or mentoring
• A patient, resilient, and positive attitude
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• The ability to adapt to different learning styles and behaviours
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

At Teaching Personnel, we're committed to helping education professionals find rewarding roles where they can thrive.

✅ Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
✅ Full-time, term-time-only opportunities
✅ Immediate and ongoing starts available
✅ Access to free and discounted CPD courses and SEN training
✅ Dedicated specialist education consultant supporting you throughout your journey
✅ Opportunities to work in a variety of outstanding SEN settings
✅ Long-term placements with potential permanent opportunities
✅ Flexible career progression routes within education

Make a Real Difference

If you're caring, enthusiastic, and looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. Join Teaching Personnel and help transform the educational experiences of children and young people across North Manchester.

Apply today to begin your SEN Learning Support Assistant journey with Teaching Personnel.

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.
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