Learning Support Assistant

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with complex needs? Do you have the skills and dedication to support and inspire students in a nurturing environment? If so, we want to hear from you!

Position: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: South Manchester (Stockport, Cheadle, Didsbury)
Hours: Full-time/Part-time hours available

The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with students with complex needs, providing one-on-one and group support tailored to their individual requirements.
• Assist the class teacher in creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Foster positive relationships with students to build their confidence and independence.
• Support students with their personal, social, and emotional development.
• Implement and adapt educational strategies to meet each student’s unique learning goals.
• Provide care and assistance with mobility, feeding, or personal hygiene when required.

What We’re Looking For
To excel in this role, you should have:

• Experience working with children or young people with complex needs (e.g., ASD, PMLD, sensory impairments, or other additional needs).
• A calm, empathetic, and patient approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, SEN-related training) are desirable but not essential.

 What are the benefits of working in schools through Teaching Personnel?

• Choice and Variety – giving you a range of roles and job opportunities to choose from
• Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy – Your Continuous Professional Development
• Pay – Weekly pay based on your skills, experience, flexibility, and availability.
• MyTP – Digital services that make your work admin and communication simple.
• Safe Working Practice – ensuring your reputation is protected.
• Excellence in Education Awards – recognising the positive impact you deliver in schools.

To apply, please send over an updated copy of your CV.

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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