SEN School Support Staff

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting dedicated, resilient, and compassionate SEN and SEMH Support Staff to work within specialist provisions and schools across either Wigan or Bolton. These roles are ideal for individuals passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and helping them thrive both academically and emotionally.

This is for a full time only role – Must be available Monday – Friday between 08:30 – 16:00

We are seeking candidates for a variety of positions including:

• SEN Teaching Assistants (TA)
• Learning Support Assistants (LSA)
• Behaviour Support Assistants
• SEMH Support Staff

Roles are available in specialist SEN schools, SEMH provisions, alternative provisions, and mainstream schools with SEN units.

The Role

As an SEN/SEMH Support Assistant, you may support pupils with:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs
• Challenging behaviour
• Learning difficulties and additional support needs

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Assisting pupils with classroom engagement and learning activities
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

Behaviour-focused roles may involve:

• Supporting pupils who display challenging behaviours or dysregulation
• Using de-escalation and behaviour management strategies
• Encouraging emotional resilience and positive social interactions
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor for vulnerable young people

What We Are Looking For

We welcome applicants with experience in:

• Education or schools
• SEN or SEMH settings
• Youth work or mentoring
• Care or support work
• Psychology or Criminology graduates
• Sports coaching or pastoral support

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Patience, resilience, and empathy
• Strong communication skills
• Confidence working with children and young people
• A proactive and adaptable attitude
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs

What Teaching Personnel Offer

At Teaching Personnel, we are committed to supporting your professional development and helping you progress within education.

We offer:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to our FREE CPD Academy, including a wide range of online training courses
• Team Teach training to support behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Safeguarding and Prevent training
• Autism awareness and ADHD-focused CPD
• Mental health and wellbeing courses
• A discounted Level 2 Teaching Assistant course for candidates looking to strengthen their classroom knowledge and qualifications
• Opportunities to gain long-term and permanent school placements

Apply Now

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to begin your journey supporting pupils within SEN and SEMH education settings.

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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