At a Glance
- Tasks: Support secondary students with autism and additional learning needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Welcoming specialist school dedicated to student development and support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and a positive work culture.
- Other info: Join a proactive team and enjoy excellent facilities and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while building strong relationships.
- Qualifications: Passion for supporting young people and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 31050 - 37950 £ per year.
Are you searching for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to support secondary students throughout their school day across a specialist education setting?
Do you enjoy building positive relationships and working as part of aproactive team? If so, thisrole is the perfect opportunity for you.
Start September supporting secondary students in a Tameside specialist setting!
This welcoming and nurturing school supports secondary-aged students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a range of additional learning needs, including pupils who may display challenging behaviour.
Through personalised support and a structured approach, the school helps every student develop the confidence, independence and life skills needed to succeed.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide tailored support on a 1:1 basis, in small groups and within the classroom.
Your role will be key in helping students engage with learning, regulate their emotions and achieve positive outcomes.
Key responsibilities include
- Supporting students with autism and additional learning needs.
- Building strong, positive relationships that encourage trust, engagement and progress.
- Supporting students who may present with challenging behaviour using consistent behaviour management strategies.
- Promoting emotional regulation, communication skills and independence.
- Delivering tailored 1:1 and small-group support.
- Working cohesivelywith teachers, SENCOs and the wider pastoral team.
- Using initiative while contributing positively as part of a supportive staff team.
The ideal candidate will
- Be passionate about supporting young people with additional learning requirements.
- Have experience within education, SEN, care, residential or support settings (desirable).
- Demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Be calm, proactive and confident in managing challenging behaviour.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Hold Team Teach training or be willing to undertake it (desirable but not essential).
This fantastic specialist school offers a welcoming environment, excellent facilities, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to make a genuine impact from the very start of the new academic year.
Time Plan Education Group Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All staff are expected to share this commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.
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SEN Learning Support Assistant employer: Timeplan Education Group
Join a dedicated team at our specialist secondary school in Rochdale, where we prioritise a supportive and inclusive work culture that empowers our staff to make a real difference in the lives of students with special educational needs. We offer competitive daily rates, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment that fosters personal growth and job satisfaction.
