Learning Support Assistant

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to work in a Rochdale college focused on students with additional needs. The role involves providing academic and pastoral support, ensuring students can learn and enjoy their education. Ideal candidates will have nurturing qualities and experience in supporting young adults with special educational needs. The position offers a daily pay starting at £92 and can be either full-time or part-time, term-time only.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for students with additional needs is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to support students academically and pastorally.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students both academically and pastorally.
• Assist the teacher and support students in a 1:1 setting or small groups.
• Create a safe and enjoyable learning environment.

Skills

Nurturing qualities

Confidence

Dedication

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Job description

We are recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a college setting in Rochdale, in a provision for students with additional needs.

The college offers students aged 16-25 years old with complex needs, those on the autism spectrum and those with SEMH needs to access further education. Students attending receive a tailored curriculum best suited to their needs and ability and the college offers a fantastic approach to learning.

The role of the LSA is to provide support to both the class teacher and the students, assisting pupils both academically and pastorally across their school day. For this reason, the chosen candidate will be suitably qualified and/or experienced.

The college are looking for someone who is confident, dedicated and excels with working with young adults.

The role will consist of:

• Providing tailored support with working with young people and SEN
• Creating a safe environment that allows children to have fun, learn and succeed
• Academic support 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Assisting the teacher

The ideal candidate:

• Someone who can demonstrate the necessary nurturing qualities required to work closely with SEN
• Ideally with previous experience caring for those with additional needs
• Teaching Assistant qualification is ideal but not essential

Position Details:

• Location - Rochdale
• Position - Learning Support Assistant
• Contract Type - Temporary, Fixed Term
• Minimum Daily Rate of pay - £92+
• Hours - 8.30am - 4.30pm (Term Time only) Monday - Friday (Full & Part time hours available)
• Start Date - September 2025

If this role appeals to you, please apply now. For more information about the role, please contact Zoe McDonald on 0161 838 3636

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.