Learning Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Wigan; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accredited CPD courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking Learning Support Assistants to work in schools across Wigan and the broader area. The role supports students from Early Years through KS5, with strong behaviour management required.

Roles vary by school, with both part-time and full-time options available on a day-by-day basis. Expectations include safeguarding, potential DBS processing, and commitment to registering with Prospero Teaching as the staffing partner for recruitment in primary, secondary and SEND

Qualifications

• Teaching related qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• SEN/SEMH awareness is preferred.
• UK school experience, ideally up to at least 6 months.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training is desirable; training provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Support students by supervising a small group in activities, or working 1:1, 1:2 or 1:3 with students.
• Assist the teacher in the classroom and adapt to varying school needs.

Skills

Strong behaviour management

Patience

Communication skills

Education

Teaching Assistant qualifications

SEN/SEMH Awareness

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching is looking for Teaching Assistants to work in schools across Wigan.

Acting as a work‑finding service, we provide supply cover to a range of Primary, Secondary and SEND Schools; from small village schools to large secondary schools. We are looking for Teaching Assistants to support students from Early Years all the way up to Key Stage 5. Strong behaviour management skills are essential.

Location

Various locations across Wigan

Position

Learning Support Assistant

Job Type and Working Hours

Contract type - Temporary

Full time/part time - Part time and full time depending on schools needs

Hours - 8:30 am - 3pm (full day), half day (am or pm), individual lesson cover. Start and end time can vary from school to school

Start and Duration

Start date - September 2026

Duration / Likely Duration - Day to day bookings, with the potential for extension depending on schools

End date (if applicable) - N/A

Pay

Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £90 per day - Rate negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Support students either by supervising a small group of students in activities, working 1:1, 1:2 or 1:3 with students, aid the Teacher in the classroom.

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Any teaching related qualifications are desired but not essential (Including teaching qualifications obtained abroad)
• Teaching Assistant qualifications
• SEN/SEMH Awareness
• Previous experience working in a UK school, ideally up to at least 6 months
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential as training is provided)

Eligibility Criteria

• 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 references that cover the last two years, notwithstanding referencing any appropriate child-related work experience
• Appropriate CV history

Additional Information

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Benefits

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team