Learning Support Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Long-term opportunity in SEN setting

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Chance to make a genuine impact on lif

Job summary

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.

You will be a mentor and role model, working with teachers and support staff on a 1:1 and small group basis, encouraging engagement, personal development and confidence in a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with children, young people or 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

Caring

Patient

Resilient

Strong communicator

Job description

Bury Teaching Personnel

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.

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

• 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.

• 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

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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