Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Wilmslow; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming secondary school in Wilmslow is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant starting in September 2025. This role involves supporting students, including those with SEND, in an inclusive environment. You'll help foster a positive learning atmosphere and contribute to students' emotional and academic growth.

Benefits

Training and professional development opportunities

Supportive staff and SEN department

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Required experience working with young people in education or care.
• Calm and approachable demeanor suitable for a learning environment.
• Passionate about supporting inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group academic and emotional support.
• Assist teachers in delivering inclusive lessons tailored to student needs.
• Help implement strategies from Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent)

Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Secondary School (Wilmslow)
Start Date: September 2025 | Full-Time | Daily Rate: £89 - £100

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential? A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Wilmslow is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team from September.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact by supporting students with a range of needs, including those with EHCPs and additional learning requirements, in a school committed to inclusion and high standards.

• Provide 1:1 and small group academic and emotional support

• Assist teachers in delivering differentiated, inclusive lessons

• Help implement strategies from Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)

• Support students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)

• Foster a safe, encouraging, and productive learning environment

• Promote student confidence, independence, and wellbeing

• Experience working with young people in an educational or care setting

• A calm, empathetic, and flexible approach to supporting learning

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Reliable, patient, and passionate about inclusive education

• GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent); a TA qualification is desirable but not essential

• A friendly, collaborative staff team in a well-regarded high school

• Opportunities for training and professional development

• A supportive SEN department and experienced leadership

• The chance to positively influence the lives of young people every day

Apply now to become part of a vibrant and inclusive school community in Wilmslow, where your support can make a lasting difference.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online se