Trainee Learning Support Assistant

Trainee Learning Support Assistant – Secondary School (Manchester Area)

Are you ready to start a rewarding career in education? Do you have transferable skills from roles such as care, youth work, coaching, or customer service? Teaching Personnel is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us as Trainee Learning Support Assistants in secondary schools across the Manchester area.

About the Role:

As a Trainee Learning Support Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in the classroom, supporting teachers and helping students achieve their full potential. Your responsibilities will include:

• Classroom Support: Assisting teachers in delivering lessons and ensuring students stay engaged in their learning.
• One-to-One and Group Work: Providing tailored support to students who need additional help, including those with special educational needs (SEN).
• Behavioral Support: Encouraging positive behavior and helping to manage classroom dynamics effectively.
• Adaptation: Using creative and flexible approaches to meet the diverse needs of students, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• Pastoral Care: Building strong relationships with students, offering encouragement and helping to develop their confidence and self-esteem.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in education while receiving tailored training to support your development.

What We’re Looking For:

We welcome applicants from a variety of professional and personal backgrounds, including but not limited to:

• Care or Support Work: Experience supporting individuals with varied needs, demonstrating patience and empathy.
• Coaching or Youth Work: Roles where you’ve worked closely with young people, inspiring and motivating them to succeed.
• Customer Service or Team Leadership: Transferable communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Volunteer or Personal Experience: Such as mentoring, community involvement, or supporting family members with learning or development needs.

No prior experience in schools is required—just a passion for helping students succeed and a willingness to learn.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

We offer a supportive pathway into education, with benefits including:

• Training & Development: Access to CPD-certified courses, such as safeguarding, behavior management, and supporting SEN students.
• Flexibility: Opportunities for part-time or full-time roles to suit your lifestyle and commitments.
• Career Progression: Build experience in secondary schools, with potential pathways to teaching assistant or teaching roles.
• Competitive Pay: Earn while you learn, with competitive daily rates of pay.
• Supportive Network: A dedicated consultant to guide you through your journey and ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• Resilience and adaptability to work in a dynamic school environment.
• A willingness to undertake training and embrace new challenges.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).

How to Apply:

Ready to take the first step toward a career in education? Send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re interested in this role.

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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