Learning Support Assistant (SEN) Location: Specialist SEN School - Wigan Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Start Date: Immediate Salary: Up to £550 per week A supportive specialist SEN school in Wigan is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (SEN) to join their team and provide essential support to pupils with a range of additional learning needs. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are interested in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and gaining valuable experience within a specialist educational setting. The successful candidate will benefit from extensive training and guidance from an experienced and supportive teaching team, making this an ideal role for those looking to develop their career in education, psychology, or support work. As a Learning Support Assistant (SEN), you will play an important role in supporting pupils throughout the school day. Your responsibilities will include: - Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional learning needs Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional learning needs - Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement, and participation in lessons Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement, and participation in lessons - Assisting teachers with classroom activities and learning tasks Assisting teachers with classroom activities and learning tasks - Supporting pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social development Supporting pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social development - Helping to maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment Helping to maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment - Immediate start available Immediate start available - Up to £550 per week Up to £550 per week - Full-time, long-term opportunity within a specialist SEN school Full-time, long-term opportunity within a specialist SEN school - A supportive and collaborative working environment A supportive and collaborative working environment - Valuable hands-on experience in SEN education Valuable hands-on experience in SEN education We are looking for candidates who demonstrate: - A compassionate, patient, and supportive approach A compassionate, patient, and supportive approach - Strong communication and teamwork skills Strong communication and teamwork skills - A genuine interest in SEN education or support work A genuine interest in SEN education or support work - A Psychology degree or similar background, or experience supporting individuals with additional needs (desirable but not essential) A Psychology degree or similar background, or experience supporting individuals with additional needs (desirable but not essential) This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support vulnerable learners while gaining valuable professional experience in a specialist setting. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference and developing your career within education or SEN support, we would love to hear from you. Click 'Apply Now' to express your interest in this Learning Support Assistant (SEN) opportunity. We are acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding and vetting checks in line with statutory guidance. All adults working with children and young people share responsibility for safeguarding and promoting their welfare.