SEN Learning Support Assistant

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Location:

Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Salary:
Dependent on experience

Contract:

Full-time

Start Date:

January 2026

Are you passionate about inspiring, nurturing, and supporting primary-aged children with additional learning needs?

A charming and popular specialist primary school in Rochdale is seeking a caring, dedicated, and proactive SEN Learning Support Assistant to join their team from January 2026. This full-time, long-term role is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils with EHCPs who require individualised support.

About the Role

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils with additional needs across the school day. Your responsibilities will include:

Providing 1:1 support for pupils with EHCPs
Assisting the class teacher to deliver engaging and accessible lessons
Helping children develop confidence, communication skills, and independence
Creating a warm, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and wider school teams

This is a highly rewarding role where you can directly contribute to the personal and academic development of young learners.

What We Offer

✔ A warm, supportive SEN primary school community
✔ Long-term roles across the academic year and beyond
✔ Excellent training and CPD opportunities to develop your skillset
✔ Supportive leadership and a friendly, cooperative staff team
✔ A rewarding position with progression routes into SEN, psychology, and education fields

What We're Looking For

✔ Experience in a specialist education, school, nursery, or care setting
✔ A proactive attitude and excellent communication skills
✔ Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team
✔ Patience, resilience, and commitment to creating a positive learning environment
✔ A Psychology degree or Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting primary-aged children with additional needs, we want to hear from you.
Click "Apply Now" or contact our Manchester branch on (phone number removed) to speak with one of our dedicated consultants.

Time Plan Education Group Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.

Join our fantastic SEN team and help give students the exceptional support they deserve - apply today!

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