Learning Support Assistant

Laurus Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Professional learning opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

Laurus Trust is seeking Learning Support Assistants in Manchester to help ensure all pupils, including those with SEND, can thrive and succeed. This role is 35 hours per week, term-time only, with permanent and fixed-term contracts (until 31/08/2027).

You will support identified students in classrooms and small groups, collaborate with teachers to boost progress, and promote independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Experience of working with young people who are vulnerable and/or who have special educational needs.
• Commitment to supporting inclusive education and pupil development.

Responsibilities

• Support identified students within the classroom and small group settings.
• Collaborate with teachers to promote progress, independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

Skills

SEND experience

Education

GCSE Maths and English (A*-C)

Job description

We are looking for a number of dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team and help ensure all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can thrive and succeed. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and making a positive difference each day.

We have permanent and Fixed-term roles available (Until 31/08/2027). If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be.

This position is contracted on a 35 hours per week Term Time Only basis. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so.

Job Purpose: Support identified students within the classroom environment, within small group situations, in both the mainstream classes and resource base classes. Work with teachers to enhance student progress, whilst also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

Key Skills & Experience: Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent. Experience of working with young people who are vulnerable and/or who have special educational needs.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.

Disability Confident Employer. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.