Expected End date: End of the academic year
A specialist SEN school in Rochdale is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Specialist Support Assistant to join their team on a long-term basis. The school provides a supportive and nurturing environment for pupils with a range of additional needs, ensuring every pupil receives the personalised support they need to thrive.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting pupils throughout the school day, working closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide high-quality academic, social and emotional support.
Key responsibilities
- Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs
- Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs
- Supporting pupils with a range of SEN needs within a specialist setting
- Supporting pupils with a range of SEN needs within a specialist setting
- Assisting with learning, communication, social development and emotional regulation
- Assisting with learning, communication, social development and emotional regulation
- Supporting positive behaviour and helping pupils develop independence
- Supporting positive behaviour and helping pupils develop independence
- Following individual support plans and contributing to pupils' development
- Following individual support plans and contributing to pupils' development
- Working closely with teachers and other support staff to ensure pupils receive consistent support
- Working closely with teachers and other support staff to ensure pupils receive consistent support
- Creating a calm, safe and nurturing environment for pupils
- Creating a calm, safe and nurturing environment for pupils
What the school offers
- A specialist SEN setting with a strong support network
- A specialist SEN setting with a strong support network
- A welcoming and experienced staff team
- A welcoming and experienced staff team
- A supportive environment focused on pupil development and wellbeing
- A supportive environment focused on pupil development and wellbeing
- A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils with additional needs
- A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils with additional needs
- Long-term, ongoing work until the end of the academic year
- Long-term, ongoing work until the end of the academic year
What we offer
- Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
- Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
- Dedicated consultant and ongoing support
- Dedicated consultant and ongoing support
Qualifications and experience
- Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN setting
- Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN setting
- Be patient, calm and nurturing in their approach
- Be patient, calm and nurturing in their approach
- Be confident supporting pupils with additional needs and/or challenging behaviour
- Be confident supporting pupils with additional needs and/or challenging behaviour
- Be proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team
- Be proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Have full-time availability for the duration of the role
- Have full-time availability for the duration of the role
- Hold a valid child and adult workforce DBS
- Hold a valid child and adult workforce DBS
Compliance and safeguarding
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2026) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
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SEN Specialist Support Assistant in Rochdale employer: Senploy
As an SEMH Teacher in London, you will join a supportive and dynamic work culture that prioritises the emotional and educational needs of students. The company offers competitive pay rates, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with complex needs. With a focus on restorative practices and collaboration within specialist teams, this role provides a fulfilling environment for educators dedicated to meaningful teaching.
