SEN Learning Support Assistant

SEN Learning Support Assistant
Location: Wigan
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only
Start Date: Immediate Start
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs to achieve their full potential? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to work full time within a welcoming and supportive SEN secondary school in the Wigan area.

This rewarding role involves supporting students with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), sensory needs, and associated behavioural challenges. You will play a vital role in helping students access education, build confidence, and develop essential life skills.

The Role

As a SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to create a positive and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide classroom-based support to students with a range of SEN needs.
• Deliver tailored one-to-one and small-group interventions.
• Assist in implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies.
• Support students with emotional regulation, social development, and communication skills.
• Encourage engagement, independence, and positive learning behaviours.
• Help adapt learning materials to meet individual student needs.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and school staff.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH, or additional learning needs is desirable.
• A caring, patient, and resilient approach to supporting students.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm and positive in challenging situations.
• Understanding of behaviour management strategies and inclusive practices.
• Relevant qualifications in education, health and social care, psychology, or youth work are advantageous.
• A genuine passion for making a positive impact on young people's lives.

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

At Teaching Personnel, we are committed to helping education professionals find rewarding opportunities that suit their skills and career goals.

We Offer:

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• Dedicated personal consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to free and discounted CPD and training courses.
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and career-development roles.
• A wide network of SEN schools and specialist provisions across Greater Manchester.
• Flexible pathways to build experience within specialist education settings.
• Ongoing safeguarding and wellbeing support.

Apply Today

If you're an enthusiastic and compassionate individual looking to build a rewarding career supporting young people with special educational needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel to secure your immediate start and begin making a lasting difference in the lives of students across Wigan.

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.
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