SEND Assistant; complex needs

Position: 1:1 Support SEND Assistant; complex needs
1:1 Learning Support Assistant - Complex Needs (Year
7)
Stockport
£450 - £550 per week
Full-time (08:30 - 15:30) | Monday to Friday | Term-time only

Are you a patient, calm, and resilient individual with a passion for supporting young people with additional needs on a 1:1 basis?

We are recruiting for a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to support a Year 7 pupil with complex needs within a well-resourced and welcoming secondary SEND school in Stockport. The school offers excellent specialist provision and a highly experienced, supportive team.

The Role:

* Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 7 pupil within a specialist provision

* Supporting a pupil with Autism and Dyslexia, working below age-related expectations

* Acting as a scribe, repeating instructions and reinforcing learning consistently

* Supporting the pupil to retain information through structured repetition and guidance

* Promoting emotional regulation, ensuring the pupil feels safe, happy, and engaged in school

* Working closely with teaching staff and specialists to deliver tailored support

Communication & Support:

* Building a strong, trusting relationship with the pupil

* Providing regular updates to parents/carers on progress and wellbeing

* Working collaboratively with school staff to ensure a consistent approach

About You:

* Patient, calm, and nurturing, with the ability to be
** firm when needed*
* * Resilient and consistent in your approach to supporting learning and behaviour

* Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with parents/carers

* Passionate about helping vulnerable pupils access education and reach their full potential

* Able to adapt your approach to meet individual needs

Ideal backgrounds include:

* SEND support in an education or private setting

* Autism support with young people or adults

* Residential care / children's homes

* Youth work, mentoring, or coaching

What's on offer:

* £450-£550 per week (depending on experience)

* Full-time, term-time only role (08:30 - 15:30, Monday to Friday)

* Position until the end of the academic year, with
** potential to become permanent
** for the right candidate

* Supportive school environment with excellent resources for their pupil to support their inclusion

* Opportunity to make a real, lasting impact on a young person's life

This is a highly rewarding role where you will play a key part in supporting a pupil to succeed both academically and emotionally.

** Apply now to be considered for this rewarding 1:1 role.*
* Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks