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SEN Learning Support Assistant
Location: Rochdale
Pay: £95 - £105 per day (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: Immediate start
Make a positive impact on the academic progress of students with additional learning needs this September!
Are you a patient, resilient and compassionate Learning Support Assistant passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN/SEND)?
A welcoming and well-established SEN secondary school in Rochdale is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team from September.
This opportunity is ideal for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Behaviour Support Workers, Care Workers, or Psychology and Education graduates looking to build valuable experience within specialist education.
You will support pupils aged 11-16 with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), PMLD, sensory impairments and complex learning needs. Patience, resilience and a genuine commitment to helping young people thrive are essential.
The Role
Working alongside teachers, therapists and SEN professionals, you will help pupils access learning, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing 1:1 and small-group support in the classroom and wider school environment.
Supporting pupils with EHCPs and individual learning plans.
Promoting positive behaviour, communication, social skills and independence.
Supporting pupils' academic, emotional and personal development.
Assisting with personal care where required.
Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and specialist SEN staff.
Helping maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.The ideal candidate will:
Have experience in SEN/SEND, education, care, residential or alternative provision settings.
Be patient, resilient, empathetic and consistent.
Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Be confident supporting pupils with complex needs and challenging situations.
Have a positive, proactive and flexible approach.
Hold a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or degree in Psychology, Education or a related subject (desirable, not essential).Why Apply?
Join a supportive SEN school offering experienced leadership, specialist facilities, ongoing training and potential long-term or permanent opportunities.
Ready to start the new academic year making a genuine difference? Apply today!
Safeguarding Statement:
TimePlan Education Group Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and provide two professional references.
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