Learning Support Assistant

Vision for Education; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

CPD and professional development

Dedicated consultant

Pension contributions

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support children and young people with Autism and complex needs in a Rochdale school. This full-time, temporary role focuses on helping pupils learn, grow and thrive in an inclusive environment.

You will join a supportive team, with term-time only hours and potential to become permanent after a qualifying period, plus access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience supporting children or young people or vulnerable adults.
• Demonstrate genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEN, including Autism and complex needs.
• Excellent communication skills with pupils, staff and families.
• Show emotional resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism and complex needs to learn, grow and thrive.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement learning plans and strategies.
• Create a nurturing, inclusive environment that supports pupil wellbeing.
• Assist with daily activities and monitoring progress during lessons.

Skills

Experience support

SEN & Autism awareness

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Job description

Make a difference every day as an Learning Support Assistant, supporting children and young adults with Autism and complex needs to learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing, inclusive school in Rochdale

Learning Support Assistant(full-time, temporary)
Rochdale
£463 - £500 per week PAYE (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date: September 2026

The School and Role

This is a highly rewarding, hands-on role where your dedication and skills will directly impact pupils’ growth, confidence, and well-being. You’ll work alongside a passionate, experienced team in modern, purpose-built facilities based in Rochdale, that provide the ideal environment for SEN professionals to grow and make a positive impact to the lives of children with SEND.

This is a term-time only role with strong potential to become permanent following a successful qualifying period, alongside access to ongoing training and professional development. This role is ideal for candidates seeking meaningful SEN experience and long-term opportunities within special education

Requirements (Please Apply Only If You Meet the Below)

To be considered for thisLearning Support Assistant role, you will:

• Have previous experience supporting children or young people or vulnerable adults


• Have a genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEN, including Autism, learning disabilities, sensory impairments or complex needs


• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with pupils, staff and families


• Show emotional resilience and adaptability, remaining patient and positive in a fast-paced, sometimes challenging environment


• Be reliable, proactive and committed to making a positive impact in a specialist education setting.

What we offer

As a Learning Support Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.


• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).


• Social and networking events.


• Pension contributions.


• CPD to help with your professional development.


• Access to a dedicated consultant.


• Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.

Aboutus

We are a market-leadingeducation supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you are a Learning Support Assistant based near to Rochdale who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners then we want to hear from you.

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