SEN Learning Support Assistant in Rawtenstall, United Kingdom

Location: Moston

Contract:
Temp/perm

Full time/Part time:
Full time

Pay: £109-£120 per day

Start date:
ASAP

Expected End date:
Long term ongoing until the end of the academic year

A welcoming SEN school in Moston is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Learning Support Assistant to join their team. The school provides a supportive, structured 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, helping them access learning, develop their communication and social skills, and build their confidence and independence. You will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide consistent, high-quality support.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN and additional needs

• Supporting pupils to access learning and participate in classroom activities

• Helping pupils develop their communication, social and emotional skills

• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies

• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils

• Assisting pupils with their individual learning and development targets

• Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, independence and life skills

• Working closely with teachers and support staff to provide consistent support

• Supporting pupils during transitions, break times and other activities throughout the school day

What the school offers:

• A welcoming and supportive SEN environment

• A collaborative and experienced staff team

• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils with additional needs

• The opportunity to develop your experience working within a specialist SEN setting

• Long-term consistency and the opportunity to build strong relationships with pupils

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and who wants to make a meaningful difference within a specialist SEN setting.

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN, school, care or support setting

• Have a patient, calm and nurturing approach

• Be confident supporting children with communication, behavioural and emotional needs

• Be reliable, resilient and able to work effectively as part of a team

• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Have the right to work in the UK and full-time availability

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEN is desirable

• Relevant SEN, care or Supporting Teaching and Learning qualifications are desirable but not essential

What we offer

• Free access to CPD and safeguarding training

• Dedicated consultant and ongoing support

• Long-term opportunities within local SEN schools

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.