Classroom Support

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Bryn; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Free CPD & SEND training

Support from dedicated recruitment</n>

Opportunities for long-term and perman

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist primary school in Bury. The school caters for pupils aged 3-11 with a range of complex learning needs, including ASD, SLD and PMLD.

This rewarding role helps pupils develop confidence, independence and key life skills in a caring environment. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, facilitating access to tailored learning activities and promoting communication and social development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND such as autism, SLD, or PMLD.
• Patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Proactive and adaptable approach to individual learning needs.
• Comfortable supporting pupils with complex communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups across the school day.
• Assist students in accessing learning activities tailored to their needs.
• Promote communication, social development and engagement in lessons.
• Support sensory-based learning, play activities and therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and support staff to deliver high-quality support.
• Assist with personal care and mobility where required.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

1:1 support

Team collaboration

PECS

Makaton

Job description

Learning Support Assistant | Specialist Primary SEN School

Bury | Teaching Personnel

Support, Encourage & Inspire Young Learners Every Day

Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs reach their full potential? Do you thrive in a role where every day brings new opportunities to make a positive difference?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist primary school in Bury. The school caters for pupils aged 3-11 with a range of complex learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

This rewarding role offers the chance to support children both academically and socially, helping them develop confidence, independence, and key life skills within a caring and supportive school environment.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups throughout the school day
• Assist children in accessing learning activities tailored to their individual needs
• Promote communication, social development, and positive engagement in lessons
• Support sensory-based learning, play activities, and therapeutic interventions
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver high-quality support
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs where required
• Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, education, care, or support work backgrounds
• Patient, resilient, and able to build positive relationships with pupils
• A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting individual learning needs
• Comfortable working with pupils with complex needs and varying communication abilities
• Passionate about making a lasting impact on children's lives

Desirable Experience

• Experience within a specialist school, SEN setting, residential care, or support environment
• Understanding of PECS, Makaton, or other communication approaches
• Relevant qualifications or training related to SEND support
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD, SLD, PMLD, or sensory needs

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay
• Access to free CPD and specialist SEND training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• A highly rewarding role where you can genuinely change lives

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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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.

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