Role Overview
Learning Support Assistant - SEN Secondary School, Bury
We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support pupils aged with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and communication challenges. The role offers the chance to work in a nurturing, inclusive environment with small class sizes and specialist resources.
Responsibilities
- Support pupils with a range of SEN, including autism, ADHD, communication needs and learning difficulties
- Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual learning needs
- Assist with implementing EHCP targets and personalised support plans
- Support emotional regulation, engagement and positive behaviour
- Adapt learning activities so all pupils can access the curriculum
- Build positive and trusting relationships with students
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists and the wider support team
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment
- Provide classroom support, targeted interventions and 1:1 support as required
Qualifications
- Experience working with children or young people, in education or transferable settings (e.g. care, youth work, coaching, mentoring, psychology, or support work)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Patient, resilient and adaptable approach
- Ability to build positive relationships and act as a role model
- Commitment to helping pupils achieve their individual goals
- Genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
Benefits
- Full time position with September and immediate starts available
- Competitive daily pay based on experience, inclusive of statutory holiday pay
- Potential temp to perm opportunities
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing support from a welcoming leadership team
- Specialist SEN training and CPD opportunities
- Excellent facilities and resources
- Small class sizes and high levels of classroom support
- Opportunities for long term progression and permanent employment
- Positive and collaborative working environment
- Easy access via public transport and on site parking
Requirements
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) on the Update Service
- Applicants who have lived outside the UK for more than three months within the last five years may need to provide an overseas police clearance
- Appropriate qualifications and training for the role
- Valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Willingness to undertake safeguarding checks in accordance with DfE guidance
