Classroom Support

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Bury; On-site; GBP 8,200 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Free CPD and specialist SEND training

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Rewarding role making a difference

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist primary school in Bury. You will support children with ASD, SLD, and PMLD, helping them access learning and develop confidence in a caring environment.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, collaboration with staff and therapists, and assistance with personal care as needed. Prior SEND experience and training are valued for this rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND, education, care, or support backgrounds.
• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, or other communication approaches.
• Relevant qualifications or training related to SEND support.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist with accessing learning activities tailored to individual needs.
• Promote communication, social development, and engagement in lessons.
• Support sensory-based learning, play activities, and interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver high-quality support.
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs where required.
• Create a safe, positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and adapt to learning needs.

Skills

1:1 support

Team collaboration

Communication

Patience

Resilience

Education

SEND support training

Job description

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.

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
• 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
• 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

• 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

If you're looking for a meaningful role supporting children with complex needs and want to be part of a dedicated school community, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Teaching Personnel and help pupils build confidence, develop independence, and celebrate success every step of the way.