Learning Support Assistant

Sennen Education Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to support primary-aged children. The successful candidate should have experience in assisting young people, effective communication skills, and flexibility. Responsibilities include conducting small-group sessions and working under the guidance of teaching staff. The role offers valuable training opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Certified CPD courses

Generous referral scheme

Full interview preparation

Free safeguarding training

Qualifications

• A minimum of three months experience supporting young people.
• Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to pay for a new one).
• Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks.
• Provide an up-to-date CV with employment/education history.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned small-group intervention sessions.
• Assist with children’s learning as directed by teaching staff.
• Undertake various duties as needed in the school.

Skills

Time management

Ability to multitask

Effective communication

Flexibility

Patience

Job description

At Sennen Education we are working with a welcoming primary school in Manchester, who are seeking a committed and creative Learning Support Assistant. The ideal candidate will have experience working with primary‑aged children and is confident to conduct planned small‑group intervention sessions to support children’s learning.

As a Learning Support Assistant you should :

• Have good time management and know how to multitask
• Be flexible and patient
• Be able to communicate effectively within a team
• Undertake duties as directed by teaching staff or head of departments.

To join us and be successful in this Learning Support Assistant role, you will need :

• A minimum of three months experience of supporting young people which you can evidence with references.
• Enhanced DBS certificate (or be happy to pay for a new one)
• Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• Provide a CV with up to date employment / education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
• Have the legal right to work in the UK

By registering with Sennen Education, you will benefit from :

• Experienced consultant to offer support and advice
• We can offer you certified CPD courses
• A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward
• Full interview preparation and assistance - so you’re fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

Safeguarding children is at the heart of what we do and we undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current, enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process.

We offer all our registered candidates free safeguarding and prevent duty training