Learning Support Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Hyndburn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is actively recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work across primary schools in Greater Manchester. Regular opportunities in Bolton and Bury as well as wider GM areas offer day-to-day to long-term assignments to suit experience and availability.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work with class teachers to help pupils engage with learning, develop confidence and independence, and reinforce instructions in a calm, supportive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Patience, reliability, and approachable attitude.
• Comfortable working with children and good communication.
• Able to work effectively in a team and adaptable to different schools.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils during lessons and classroom activities
• Working with individuals or small groups
• Helping pupils develop their confidence and independence
• Reinforcing learning and instructions provided by the teacher
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Helping pupils access learning activities
• Building positive relationships with children and school staff
• Contributing to a calm and supportive classroom environment

Skills

Patient

Good communicators

Team player

Flexible

Education experience

Job description

Learning Support Assistant Primary Schools Greater Manchester

Tradewind Recruitment are looking for caring and reliable Learning Support Assistants to work across a range of primary schools in Greater Manchester.

We have regular opportunities in Bolton and Bury, as well as schools across the wider Greater Manchester area. Positions can vary from day-to-day work through to longer-term assignments, giving you the opportunity to find something that suits your experience and availability.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside class teachers to help pupils engage with their learning and feel confident in the classroom.

The role may involve:

• Supporting pupils during lessons and classroom activities
• Working with individuals or small groups
• Helping pupils develop their confidence and independence
• Reinforcing learning and instructions provided by the teacher
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Helping pupils access learning activities
• Building positive relationships with children and school staff
• Contributing to a calm and supportive classroom environment

We are looking for people who are:

• Patient, approachable and dependable
• Comfortable working with children
• Good communicators
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Flexible and willing to work in different school environments
• Experienced in education or keen to develop their experience

Tradewind provides ongoing support from a dedicated consultant, alongside access to professional development opportunities through The National College.

If you're looking for your next opportunity supporting children in primary education, we'd be happy to discuss the roles currently available across Greater Manchester.