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Learning Support Assistant (SEMH) – Salford – Step Teachers
📍 Salford
📅 Starting ASAP
💷 Pay up to £105/day (paid PAYE)
⏰ Monday–Friday, term-time only (8:30am–3:30pm)
📑 Temp-to-Perm
About the School
A specialist school in Salford is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (SEMH) to join their committed team supporting children with Autism and complex behaviour needs. The school provides a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment designed to help every child develop communication, independence, and confidence. With a strong focus on individual progress, the team works closely with therapists and behaviour specialists to create positive outcomes for pupils.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with Autism and behavioural needs.
• Help deliver personalised learning programmes tailored to each child’s EHCP.
• Support emotional regulation, social interaction, and sensory needs through structured activities.
• Implement positive behaviour management strategies in line with school policies.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to promote pupil wellbeing and progress.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where pupils can thrive.
What You Need
• Experience supporting children or young people with Autism and complex behaviours (school or care setting).
• A patient, calm, and resilient approach to supporting challenging situations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Commitment to promoting inclusion and positive outcomes for every learner.
What’s In It for You
• Equal pay to permanent staff after 13 weeks.
• Access to specialist SEN training and professional development opportunities through the school’s trust.
• Clear career progression routes within the trust and wider SEN sector.
• Free CPD via The National College & Creative Education online platforms.
• Step Perks: 24/7 GP access, retail discounts, wellbeing support & more.
• £100 Amazon voucher with our Refer-a-Friend scheme.
• Ongoing support and guidance from a local SEN specialist consultant.
Essentials
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).
• References covering the last 2 years.
• Right to work & proof of address in the UK.
• Up-to-date CV.
📞 Call Graham Warner at Step Teachers (Salford)
📩 Or click APPLY today to take the next step in your career and make a lasting difference as an SEMH Learning Support Assistant at this outstanding special needs school in Salford