SEN & SEMH Learning Support Assistant

1 day ago

Bolton, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Teaching Personnel are seeking dedicated, compassionate, and reliable SEN and SEMH Learning Support Assistants to join our partner schools immediately. If you’re passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally—this is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of SEN and SEMH needs

Assisting teachers with tailored learning activities and behaviour support

Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment

Supporting pupils in managing emotions, building confidence, and developing independence

Working collaboratively with school staff, parents, and external agencies

We’re Looking For:

Experience supporting SEN and/or SEMH pupils (school, care, or similar settings)

Resilience, patience, and a nurturing approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Ability to commit to full-time, ongoing work

Availability to start ASAP

What Teaching Personnel Offer:

Competitive daily rates

Ongoing training and professional development

A supportive, experienced education recruitment team

Opportunities across Bolton and nearby areas

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and support pupils who need you most, apply today

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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