Learning Support Assistant in Rossendale

Simply Education Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in Greater Manchester is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant to support students with additional needs. This full-time role involves nurturing relationships with pupils, understanding behavior management, and adapting to individual requirements. Ideal candidates will have experience working with young individuals and excellent communication skills. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible working hours, and access to professional development courses. The position starts in June and offers a rewarding opportunity for those transitioning from mainstream teaching.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Free professional learning courses

Flexible working hours

Smaller class sizes

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively.
• Experience in a School, Youth Centre, or Residential care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build nurturing relationships with pupils with SEND.
• Implement behaviour management strategies in practice.
• Adapt approaches to meet individual SEN requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience working with young people

Understanding of behaviour management

Additional skills like Sport, Music, and Art

Job description

Greater Manchester, BL0 Robyn Doolan Temporary / Full Time £ - £

Role: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Rossendale

Salary: £95 per day

Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 3:30pm

Are you passionate about education and committed to supporting students to reach their full potential? We are currently working in partnership with an alternative provision in Rossendale. They are seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a full time position starting in June on a long term basis. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals to take on a new role and suitable for any candidates currently teaching in mainstream to make the transition into something new.

About the school

The setting caters for children ages 7 to 18 with additional needs. The school has great facilities and calming spaces for young people to relax and unwind in. The School is dedicated to developing students social and emotional development as well as their academic achievement. The school curriculum is well matched to pupils’ needs and the children have a range of special educational needs and emotional trauma.

The role

We are looking for a nurturing Learning Support Assistant to join their already established team supporting young people with additional needs. Due to the nature of the role the school is ideally looking for a Learning Support Assistant OR individuals that have relevant experience working with pupils in a School, Youth Centre, Residential care setting or similar role. Each day will be different from the last therefore being adaptable is very important.

Key responsibilities for a Learning Support Assistant

• Building nurturing and meaningful relationships with pupils with SEND
• Experience and a good understanding of behaviour management and how to implement this into your practice
• Understand the different requirements of individual SEN and adapt accordingly

Requirements for a Learning Support Assistant

• Experience working with young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, colleagues, and parents effectively.
• Additional skills such as Sport, Music and Art are a bonus

Advantages of working in an alternative provision

• Shorter working hours which will help you to establish a better work life balance.
• Smaller class sizes where you can really get to know your students
• Flexibility within the curriculum meaning you can be creative with your approach
• Satisfaction in supporting and seeing students reach their full potential.

The key benefits for working with Simply Education are

• Your own dedicated consultant who will support, advise, and guide you through the registration process.
• Daily access to your dedicated consultant via phone / text / email – That can answer any arising questions or needs.
• Exclusive access to our Professional Learning Specialists – We offer several SEND courses such as Autism Awareness, De-escalation Practices, An introduction to the role of a Teaching Assistant and Behaviour management. All our courses are completely free and will help you to upskill your understanding and approach.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Minimal administration (no time sheets!) – At Simply Education we pride ourselves in making the process easier for you as candidates. We process all timesheets for you ensuring the pay is always on time.
• Email and SMS verification of bookings – For all bookings you will receive a booking confirmation and directs to the school. You will also have access to an online diary system where you can view your bookings and update your availability.