We’re working with a supportive secondary school in Rochdale that is looking to appoint an experienced SEN Support Assistant to join their Provision Unit on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is a rewarding role for someone who has experience supporting young people with additional needs and understands that every student responds differently. You’ll be working both on a 1:1 basis and with small groups, helping students access learning, regulate their emotions and develop the confidence to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
The Provision Unit offers a nurturing environment for students who require additional support, making it essential that you’re calm, resilient and able to build positive, professional relationships, even during the most challenging moments.
- Supporting students with a range of Special Educational Needs within the school’s Provision Unit.
- Providing tailored 1:1 support as well as leading and assisting small group interventions.
- Encouraging students to engage with learning and reach their individual goals.
- Working closely with teachers, the SENCO and pastoral teams to deliver consistent support.
- Recording student progress and contributing to support plans where appropriate.
- Promoting positive behaviour while helping students develop strategies to manage their emotions and build independence.
- Has previous experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs.
- Has strong behaviour management skills and can confidently de-escalate challenging situations.
- Is patient, resilient and able to remain calm under pressure.
- Builds trust quickly while maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations.
- Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with colleagues, parents and external professionals.
- Is committed to helping every student achieve their potential, regardless of the barriers they face.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
#J-18808-Ljbffr…