Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term role in a supportive school

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in North Manchester. This rewarding opportunity involves supporting pupils with SEMH needs, helping them develop confidence, emotional resilience, and positive attitudes towards learning.

If you're calm under pressure, patient, and committed to making a lasting impact on young lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH, SEN or behavioural needs.
• Experience in education, care, youth work, or similar support roles.
• Team Teach training or willingness to undertake training.
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and behaviour support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement and progress
• Support emotional regulation and social development
• Use effective de-escalation strategies to manage challenging behaviours
• Deliver focused 1:1 support and intervention sessions
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff
• Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive decision-making

Skills

Calm, patient and resilient

Strong communicator

Team player

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Primary School

North Manchester
Start Date: September 2026
Competitive Weekly Pay
Teaching Personnel

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about helping children overcome challenges and reach their full potential?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in North Manchester. This rewarding opportunity involves supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them develop confidence, emotional resilience, and positive attitudes towards learning.

If you're calm under pressure, patient, and committed to making a lasting impact on young lives, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support throughout the school day. You will play a vital role in helping children regulate their emotions, engage positively in learning, and develop strong social skills.

You will become a trusted adult figure, providing guidance, reassurance, and consistency while helping pupils navigate challenges both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement and progress
• Support emotional regulation and social development
• Use effective de-escalation strategies to manage challenging behaviours
• Deliver focused 1:1 support and intervention sessions
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff
• Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive decision-making

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Calm, patient, and resilient
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs
• Confident managing challenging or dysregulated behaviour
• Proactive and able to think on their feet
• A strong communicator and team player
• Committed to a full-time, long-term position
• Experienced in SEMH, SEN, youth work, care, coaching, or similar support roles (desirable)

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience supporting children with SEMH, SEN, or behavioural needs
• Experience working in education, care, youth work, or support settings
• Team Teach training (or willingness to undertake training)
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and behaviour support strategies

Why Join Through Teaching Personnel?

• Long-term role in a supportive primary school
• Competitive weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunity to build valuable education experience
• A truly rewarding role where every day makes a difference

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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