SEN Support Assistant

SEN Behaviour & Complex Needs Support Assistant – Full Time (M26)

Are you a patient, empathetic professional with experience supporting individuals with additional needs?
Do you have a background in roles such as residential care, support work, or youth work—and want to make a real impact within a school setting?

If so, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you.

Teaching Personnel are seeking to appoint a full-time SEN Behaviour & Complex Needs Support Assistant, starting in September, on behalf of a warm and inclusive primary school in the M26 area. This school is known for creating a safe, supportive environment where every child is understood, valued, and encouraged to thrive.

Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8.30am–3.30pm

About the Role:

You will support a child with complex needs, which may include:

• Behavioural challenges
• Communication difficulties
• Non-verbal communication (using Speech & Language–informed strategies)
• Social and emotional development needs

Your role may involve 1:1 support or small group work to:

• Help children access the curriculum
• Implement positive behaviour support strategies
• Support communication through visuals, gestures, or alternative communication methods
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, and external specialists such as Speech and Language Therapists

About You:

• Experienced working with children or young people with additional needs, whether in schools, residential care, support work, or youth work (1:1 experience preferred)
• Calm, patient, and confident supporting emotional and behavioural regulation
• Comfortable supporting pupils who may be non-verbal
• Able to adapt activities to meet individual learning needs
• Skilled in building strong, supportive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Reliable, proactive, and committed to helping every child succeed

School-based experience is welcomed, but transferable experience is highly valued.

Why This Role Matters:

This full-time role allows you to make a meaningful impact every day—supporting a child who needs consistency, understanding, and specialised support to grow both emotionally and academically.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
Please get in touch and send across a copy of your CV.

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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