Learning Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization is looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant in North Manchester. This full-time role offers an opportunity to support students with additional needs, assist teachers in managing classrooms, and encourage a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates should have experience working with children and a commitment to safeguarding. The role starts in January 2026, with working hours from 8:30am to 3:30pm, and a competitive pay scale of £95-£120 per day.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Assistance from experienced team

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children.
• Experience supporting individuals with additional needs.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training is desirable.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to apply.
• Ability to provide two professional references.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with additional needs.
• Assist the class teacher in managing the classroom.
• Help manage and improve student behaviour.
• Ensure students feel valued and supported.
• Help students achieve their learning goals.

Skills

Supporting Students

Classroom Assistance

Behavioural Support

Encouraging Inclusion

Monitoring Progress

Job description

About the Role

Prospero Teaching is excited to announce an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant with an excellent secondary school in the North Manchester area. Whether you're an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking for your next career step, or a recent graduate eager to kick‑start your career, this role could be perfect for you.

Learning Support Assistant

Location: North Manchester

Start Date: January 2026

Contract Type: Full-time

Working Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Pay: 95-120

Responsibilities

• Supporting Students: Provide one‑on‑one or small group support to students with additional needs, helping them engage and succeed in their studies.
• Classroom Assistance: Assist the class teacher in managing the classroom, preparing materials, and implementing lesson plans.
• Behavioural Support: Help manage and improve student behaviour, ensuring a positive and conducive learning environment.
• Encouraging Inclusion: Ensuring students feel valued and supported in the classroom.
• Monitoring Progress: Helping students achieve their learning goals.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children.
• Experience supporting individuals with additional needs.
• Up‑to‑date Safeguarding training (desirable, but not essential as training will be provided).
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or willingness to apply for a new one.
• Ability to provide a minimum of two professional references covering the last 2 years.

Why Join Prospero Teaching?

• Work in a supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Support from a dedicated and experienced team.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate Learning Support Assistant ready to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Please apply to this advert.