Learning Support Assistant

Vision for Education; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant for a full-time role in Tameside, UK. The position involves working with a small class of children with special educational needs. Candidates should have relevant experience and a caring attitude, with opportunities for professional development and competitive pay.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD support for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.
• Ability to meet demands of a special school setting.
• Understanding of needs of students with learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties.
• Meet the needs of pupils in a special educational needs setting.
• Engage with a caring and patient approach.

Skills

Experience with children or vulnerable adults

Resilience

Reliability

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Vision for Education

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Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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About the role

Learning Support Assistant (full-time)
Tameside
£444 - £475 per week (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date: September 2025

The Role and School
A large highly regarded SEND school based in Tameside are looking to appoint a passionate Learning Support Assistant to work in a small class of children with special educational needs. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will have a caring and patient manner and will be expected to meet the needs of pupils with Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties. They offer a supportive and welcoming team and excellent facilities designed to provide pupils with the best possible experience of education.

Requirements
The requirements for the Learning Support Assistant position are:

• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.
• Be resilient and able to meet demands of a special school setting.
• Understands the needs of students with learning difficulties. Be reliable in both attendance and punctuality.

What we offer

As a Learning Support Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.