SEN Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel are seeking dedicated and compassionate SEN Support Assistants to work full-time in SEN and SEMH schools across Bolton. This role involves supporting children and young people with a range of special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them to engage with learning and develop positive behaviours.

This is a rewarding role for individuals who are patient, resilient, and passionate about making a positive difference in young people\’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEN and/or SEMH needs
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and engagement in learning
• Assist teachers with delivering tailored learning activities and interventions
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to promote confidence and wellbeing
• Support pupils with personal care where required
• Implement behaviour support strategies and follow individual education plans (IEPs)
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Accurately record observations and progress where required

Qualifications

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)
• Learning Difficulties
• Trauma and attachment needs
• Challenging behaviour

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH (school, care, youth work, or similar settings)
• Ability to work full-time only (Monday-Friday)
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to support behaviour management and emotional needs
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

• Previous experience in SEN or SEMH schools
• Team Teach or behaviour management training