Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Bryn; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist Secondary SEN School in Bury, supporting students aged 11-19 with additional needs. You will work with teachers and support staff to deliver 1:1 and small-group support, encouraging participation and helping develop communication, social and emotional skills.

The role focuses on creating a safe, inclusive learning environment, fostering independence and confidence, and building positive relationships with pupils.

Qualifications

• Support students on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Encourage engagement, learning and participation in lessons.
• Assist with communication, social and emotional development.
• Provide personal care support where required, ensuring dignity and respect.
• Help students develop independence and self-confidence.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Celebrate every achievement, big or small.
• Previous experience working with children, young people or within SEN settings is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Encourage engagement, learning and participation in lessons.
• Assist with communication, social and emotional development.
• Provide personal care support where required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
• Help students develop independence and self-confidence.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Celebrate every achievement, big or small.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Engagement in learning

Communication

Team player

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Secondary SEN School

Bury
Teaching Personnel

Make Every Day Meaningful

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and reach their full potential?

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and specialist Secondary SEN School in Bury, supporting students aged 11-19 with a range of additional needs.

This is more than a classroom role. You'll be a mentor, role model and source of encouragement, helping students build confidence, independence and essential life skills every day.

Your Role

Working alongside teachers and support staff, you will:

• Support students on a 1:1 and small group basis


• Encourage engagement, learning and participation in lessons


• Assist with communication, social and emotional development


• Provide personal care support where required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times


• Help students develop independence and self-confidence


• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people


• Create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment


• Celebrate every achievement, big or small

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Caring, patient and resilient


• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs


• A strong communicator and team player


• Adaptable and proactive in their approach


• Available full-time

Previous experience working with children, young people or within SEN settings is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Through Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay


• Long-term opportunity in a supportive SEN setting


• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities


• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement


• The chance to make a genuine impact on young people's lives