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SEN Learning Support Assistant

  • Posted: 25-07-2025
  • Category: Teaching Assistants
  • Location: Gorton
  • Type: Full-time / Contract
  • Salary: £90 - £115 per day
SEN Learning Support Assistant 


Are you a supportive, patient and engaging psychology graduate or SEN Learning Support Assistant who wishes to focus on improving the academic progress and wellbeing of secondary students?


Do you want to work at a school that offers a harmonious atmosphere and environment for all of their students & staff, and focuses on developing and offering fantastic wellbeing benefits?


If so, this SEN Learning Support Assistant role at this thriving South Manchester Specialist School is the ideal next career step for you!


SEN Learning Support Assistant: 
Start September supporting students on a 1:1, group, and classroom basis to ensure their school day runs smoothly and they are reaching their true potential. The specialist school are searching for candidates who can build strong working relationships with students, building trust, whilst working efficiently independently and as part of a cohesive team.


Interested? Simply apply on this page today!


SEN Learning Support Assistant – The Role: 
  • Supporting students with additional needs across the school
  • 1:1 focus in the classroom
  • Collaborate with experienced teachers and SEN professionals
  • Being flexible working across other classes and year groups


SEN Learning Support Assistant – Qualifications required:
 
  • Teaching Assistant / SEND qualification or degree level of education
  • Education / care experience
  • Previous SEND / ASC experience is desirable
  • Calm, compassionate and proactive manner
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team


Benefits of working as a SEN Learning Support Assistant
through Smile Northwest:
  • Fantastic and valuable classroom experience
  • Competitive and transparent rates of pay
  • Dedicated and professional consultant
  • CPD opportunities to continue your professional growth.
  • Long-term, permanent, and flexible working placements.
  • Award winning agency


If this SEN Learning Support Assistant position sounds suited to you, please contact Joseph via email at joseph@smile-education.co.uk or apply through this website. 


Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be required to undergo compliance checks, including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS, and Qualifications checks.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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