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Learning Support Assitant (SEN)

Job details
Posting date: 06 March 2026
Salary: £500 to £550 per week
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 April 2026
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 205475

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Summary

Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

Specialist School - Bolton
Full-Time | Immediate Start | Up to £550 per week

Do you want to support children with additional learning needs in a specialist environment?

Have you graduated with a Psychology or similar degree, or do you have a proveable background of experience relevant to SEN support?

Are you looking for a role where you can genuinely impact pupils' development and confidence?

A dedicated specialist SEN school in Bolton is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant (SEN) to support pupils with a range of complex needs. Students at this well-regarded Specialist school have a range of additional needs including SEMH, Challenging Behaviour, ASD and Physical Disabilities. In this Learning Support Assistant (SEN) role, you will benefit from extensive training and support while working alongside a dynamic and forward-thinking senior leadership team.

The Role - Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

In this Learning Support Assistant (SEN) role, you will support pupils across the school by helping them access learning in a structured and nurturing environment.

Key responsibilities include:
- Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN
- Assisting with behaviour management and emotional support
- Supporting communication and social development
- Helping teachers deliver engaging and accessible lessons
- Working closely with the SEN team and wider support staff

What's on Offer
- Immediate start
- Up to £550 per week
- Full-time, long-term Learning Support Assistant (SEN) position
- Supportive and experienced staff team
- Excellent SEN experience

Ideal Candidate - Learning Support Assistant (SEN)
- Passion for supporting children with additional needs
- Calm, patient, and resilient personality
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Relevant experience is beneficial but not essential

This Learning Support Assistant (SEN) role in Bolton offers an excellent opportunity to develop experience in specialist education and gain the skills to level-up your career with the view of accessing fields such as Psychology, Therapy, Social Work, SEN Education and more. If you are a resilient and empathetic person with a genuine passion for education, this Learning Support Assistant (SEN) role is ideal for you.

Click 'Apply Now' to register your interest in this exciting Learning Support Assistant (SEN) opportunity today!

Prospero is 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/vetting checks in line with statutory guidance. Any adult working with children and young people is responsible for safeguarding and promoting their welfare.

Learning Support Assistant (SEN) - Bolton Specialist School - Up to £550 per week

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