Learning Support Assistant

Vision for Education - Manchester; Bury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant in Bury to support children with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with vulnerable individuals and possess a patient, caring manner. You will contribute to a positive learning environment, assisting students with Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties. Career progression opportunities are available for dedicated individuals. Competitive weekly salary offered, with benefits including professional development and pension contributions.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid via PAYE

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

Professional development support

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults is required.
• Must be resilient and able to meet the demands of a special school.
• Understanding needs of students with learning difficulties is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs in a classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with a caring and patient approach towards pupils.
• Contribute to the positive educational experience of students.

Skills

Relevant experience with children or vulnerable adults

Resilience

Ability to meet demands in a special school setting

Understanding of learning difficulties

Reliability in attendance and punctuality

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (full-time)

Bury

£444 - £475 per week (salary is dependent on experience and / or qualifications)

Start date : January 2026

The Role and School

A highly regarded SEN School in Bury 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.

Career progression potential for the right learning support assistant with proven deciation to working with children with special needs.

Requirements

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 2023. 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.

How to apply

If you are a Learning Support Assistant based near Bury who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).

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