Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – SEN & SEMH
Location: Wigan OR BoltonAgency: Teaching PersonnelAge Range: 3-19 yearsContract Type: Full-time Only (Monday – Friday, 08:30‑15:30) Term Time Only unless taken on Permanently
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to work across a range of primary, secondary, and specialist provisions in Wigan and Bolton. These roles involve supporting pupils aged 3-19 with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students both academically and emotionally. You may be working on a 1:1 basis or with small groups, helping to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment tailored to individual needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN and SEMH needs
- Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
- Support students with behavioural challenges, using de‑escalation techniques where required
- Help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies
- Encourage positive social interaction and emotional regulation
- Support with personal care where necessary (depending on the setting)
- Promote safeguarding and wellbeing at all times
Requirements
- Experience working with children or young people (school, care, youth work or similar)
- Understanding of SEN, including Autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs
- Calm, patient, and resilient approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Desirable
- Team Teach or other behaviour management training
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE, NVQ, or degree in education/psychology)
What Teaching Personnel Offer
- Competitive daily rates of pay
- Flexible working to suit your availability
- Opportunities for long‑term and permanent placements
- Ongoing training and professional development – Free CPD courses
- Discounted Team Teach Course
- Discounted Level 2 TA Course
- Dedicated cons
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