SEN Learning Support Assistant New

Bury | Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve their full potential?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN School and College in Bury. This rewarding full-time role involves supporting young people aged 11-19 with a range of additional and complex needs across both secondary and post-16 settings.

Every day offers something different, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact by helping students develop academically, socially, emotionally, and independently.

Providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support to young people with additional needs

Supporting students in the classroom and during daily activities to maximise engagement and learning

Assisting individuals with a range of SEN and complex needs

Supporting personal care where required, promoting dignity, respect, and independence

Using positive behaviour support strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging situations

Helping students develop communication, social, and life skills

Encouraging independence and preparing young people for adulthood

Creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment

Working closely with teachers, therapists, support staff, and families to achieve the best outcomes for each learner

✅ Caring, patient, and resilient

✅ Experience working in education, care, support work, youth work, residential care, or similar settings

✅ Comfortable supporting personal care needs

✅ Confident supporting young people who may display behaviours that challenge

✅ Strong communication and teamwork skills

✅ Adaptable, proactive, and passionate about making a difference

✅ Available for full-time work

Competitive weekly pay

Access to specialist SEN training and CPD opportunities

Long-term placements within specialist education settings

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

⭐ A genuinely rewarding role where you can positively impact young people's lives every day

If you're looking for a meaningful role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start a rewarding career as an SEN Learning Support Assistant, helping young people with additional needs develop confidence, independence, and the skills they need to thrive in education and beyond. ✨