Learning Support Assistant

Empowering Learning Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a primary school's SEN base in the M13 area. You will work alongside the class teacher to provide day-to-day support for five children with Special Educational Needs, delivering adapted activities and fostering a calm, structured learning environment.

This full-time, school-based role offers ongoing consultant support and opportunities to develop confident, patient guidance for diverse learning needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs.
• Patience, adaptability and teamwork.
• Ability to support pupils with 1:1 and small-group activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day learning support to a small group of five children with SEN.
• Work with pupils on 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Deliver adapted lessons and individual learning programmes.
• Support communication, interaction and social development.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and independence.
• Create a calm, structured learning environment.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and school staff.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Longsight, Manchester M13

Location: Longsight, Manchester M13

Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Pay: £475-£575 per week

Contract: Long-term opportunity

Empowering Learning are looking to recruit a caring, enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to work within a primary school in the M13 area of Manchester.

This position is based within the school's dedicated SEN base, supporting a small group of five children with Special Educational Needs. The role would suit someone who is passionate about supporting children who require additional help and enjoys working in a smaller, more tailored learning environment.

Your Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and wider support team to ensure each child receives the guidance and encouragement they need throughout the school day.

Duties will include:

• Providing day-to-day learning support to a group of five children with SEN.
• Working with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Helping deliver adapted lessons, activities and individual learning programmes.
• Supporting communication, interaction and social development.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement and independence.
• Creating a calm, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Building trusting relationships with pupils and working collaboratively with school staff.

What Makes a Great Candidate?

Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs is highly desirable. This could be within a mainstream primary school, specialist provision, SEN base or alternative educational setting.

You'll need to be patient, understanding and adaptable, with the confidence to respond to different learning styles, individual needs and behaviours. A positive attitude and a genuine commitment to helping children develop are essential.

The Details

Full-time position, Monday to Friday.

8:30am-3:30pm working hours.

£475-£575 per week.

Based within a primary school's specialist SEN base.

Supporting a small group of five children.

Long-term opportunity with ongoing consultant support.

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