Learning Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Oldham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs across primary schools in Oldham. This role is ideal for graduates or those with SEN experience looking to kick-start a career in education, psychology, or child development.

You will work with pupils with ASC, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, and social or communication challenges, providing tailored learning activities and supporting

Qualifications

• Strong interest in working with children with SEN.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, empathetic and adaptable approach.
• Experience with children (voluntary, coaching, tutoring, care work) is advantageous.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Provide two professional child related references.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support or small group interventions for students with SEN.
• Assisting in delivering tailored learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Supporting students with literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Helping manage behaviour and engagement in a positive, proactive way.
• Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils to boost confidence and independence.
• Supporting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Experience with children

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (VR/1030235) Oldham, England

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for a number of Learning Support Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across primary schools in Oldham. This role is perfect for a motivated graduate or someone with SEN experience looking to kick-start their career in education, psychology, or child development.

You'll work with SEN students who may have needs such as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties (MLD), and social or communication challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience supporting pupils who benefit from additional structure, patience, and tailored learning strategies.

You'll gain invaluable classroom experience, develop key behaviour management skills, and build confidence working with students with additional needs-all the while making a meaningful difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support or small group interventions for students with SEN
• Assisting in delivering tailored learning activities to meet individual needs
• Supporting students with literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
• Helping manage behaviour and engagement in a positive, proactive way
• Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils to boost confidence and independence
• Supporting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management

About you

We are seeking enthusiastic graduates with a passion for education and SEN:

• Strong interest in working with children with SEN / SEND
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Experience with children (voluntary, coaching, tutoring, care work) is advantageous
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Eligibility and requirements

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references