Sen Pupil Support Assistant

SEN Pupil Support Assistant
Manchester City Centre | Full-Time | Term Time Only | Immediate Start Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and helping them achieve their full potential? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a SEN Pupil Support Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive SEN secondary school in Manchester City Centre. This rewarding role involves working with students aged 11-16 with a range of additional needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, sensory processing difficulties, and associated behavioural challenges.

This is a full-time, term-time-only position with an immediate start, offering the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who require additional support both academically and emotionally.

The Role

As a SEN Pupil Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and the wider pastoral team to provide tailored support that helps students engage positively in education, develop social skills, and build confidence within the school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEN.
• Support pupils with learning activities across a range of curriculum subjects.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help students regulate their emotions.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to promote engagement and attendance.
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual learning needs.
• Support students with communication, social interaction, and emotional wellbeing.
• Implement strategies outlined in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Assist with break times, transitions, and extracurricular activities when required.

Requirements

• Experience working with young people, ideally within an SEN, education, care, youth work, or support setting.
• Understanding of SEN needs such as ASC, ADHD, MLD, SEMH, and communication difficulties.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

At Teaching Personnel, we are committed to supporting our staff and helping them develop successful careers within education.

Benefits of Working Through Teaching Personnel

• Competitive weekly pay paid directly through PAYE.
• Dedicated specialist consultant providing ongoing support.
• Access to free and discounted CPD and SEN training courses.
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent school placements.
• Flexible opportunities within schools across Greater Manchester.
• £50 referral bonus for recommending successful candidates.
• Pension scheme and employee benefits programme.
• Access to roles that are not always publicly advertised.

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate individual looking to start or further your career in SEN education, we would love to hear from you.

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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