Learning Support Assistant - Secondary

Vision for Education - Manchester; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to support secondary students in Greater Manchester. This role involves providing learning support on a 1-2-1 basis and managing challenging behaviours in order to create a safe learning environment. The ideal candidate enjoys working with students aged 11-16 and has experience in a school setting. Generous pay and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 weeks relevant school-based experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality learning support in class and in groups.
• Manage behaviour for learning and promote a safe environment.
• Support students with additional learning needs such as ASD and ADHD.

Skills

Ability to work 1:1 with students

Warm and caring personality

Previous experience in a secondary school

Understanding of SEN strategies

Education

Teaching and Learning qualification level 2 or higher

Job description

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) seeking an exciting new role supporting secondary students in Trafford.

About the role

As a Learning Support Assistant, with a drive to improve the life chances of young people through education, the successful applicant will provide high‑quality learning support in class, in groups and on a 1-2-1 basis. You will play a vital role in supporting students in KS3 and KS4 with additional learning needs such as: ASD, ADHD, SAL and social and emotional needs.

The required person will manage behaviour for learning as required, promoting an inclusive and safe learning environment.

About the school

This role is a wonderful opportunity to become an integral team member in one of our fantastic Secondary Schools in Trafford. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join an incredibly proud, committed and inspiring team of teachers and support staff.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Learning Support Assistant you will:

• Be able to work 1:1 with students who may demonstrate challenging behaviour and who will have Special Educational Needs
• Have a warm and caring personality
• Have previous experience working in a secondary school or supporting young people aged 11-16
• Have a Teaching and Learning qualification level 2 or higher
• Have an understanding of SEN and the strategies to support

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have a minimum of 6 weeks relevant school-based experience

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market‑leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high‑quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in‑house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up‑to‑date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Marie Murphy on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)