Job description
🎠SEN Engagement & Learning Support (Performers Welcome) – Salford🌟
Job Title: SEN Engagement & Learning Support Assistant
Area: Salford, Manchester
Start Date: ASAP / October 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive ÂŁ100-ÂŁ140 per day (dependent on performance, experience and responsibilities)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm
🗨️ “Do you have the confidence and compassion to help young people discover their love for learning?”
🧩 About the school:
We’re working with some brilliant specialist schools supporting students aged 5-19 with a range of complex learning needs, autism, and physical or sensory impairments.
We’re looking for a standout SEN Engagement & Learning Support Assistant to join a dedicated specialist school where every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
About the role 🎠Ideal for Performers:
In this role, you’ll bring learning to life by delivering pre-set work in a creative and engaging way-helping every student feel supported, included, and inspired. Working closely with SEN teachers and support staff, you’ll play a key part in creating a calm, positive classroom environment where learners can thrive. Whether it’s sparking curiosity, encouraging progress, or simply bringing a smile to someone’s day, your presence will make a real impact.
What We’re Looking For:
1. A confident, positive presence and a genuine desire to support young people
2. Resilience, patience, and the ability to stay calm in challenging situations
3. Willingness to learn and adapt-no two days are the same!
4. A passion for making a difference, especially for students who need extra support to succeed
5. An interest in SEN, mental health, or inclusive education (experience is a bonus, not a must)
To be eligible you must:
6. Hold Right to Work in the UK
7. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
8. Provide two professional child related references
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