Learning Support Assistant - September 2026

Premier Education Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Education Ltd is recruiting a committed Learning Support Assistant for a long-term position at a specialist secondary school in Wythenshawe. The role offers full-time hours, 8.30am-3.45pm, and the chance to provide continuity and meaningful support to young people with significant additional needs.

You will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to support pupils throughout the school day, providing one-to-one and small-group support, helping pupils access lessons, and assisting

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Experience in a school, care or youth work environment.
• Be patient, compassionate and resilient.
• Able to build positive and consistent relationships with young people.
• Available full-time from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
• Commit to a long-term, ongoing placement.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Help pupils access lessons and personalised learning activities.
• Support pupils to work towards EHCP outcomes.
• Encourage communication, independence and positive social interaction.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Help manage transitions and daily routines.
• Prepare learning resources and support classroom activities.
• Monitor pupil engagement and share observations with staff.
• Follow individual support, behaviour and safeguarding plans.

Skills

SEND experience

School setting

Patience

Team player

Reliability

Long-term placement

Education

TA qualification beneficial

Childcare qualification helpful

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - September 2026

£92.56 - £115 per day (depending on experience) | PAYE only Full-time | 8.30am-3.45pm | Long-term, ongoing role

Premier Education is recruiting a committed Learning Supporting Assistant for a long-term position at a specialist secondary school in Wythenshawe.

The school is well placed for commuters from across South Manchester, Trafford, Stockport and Cheshire. Wythenshawe benefits from strong Metrolink, bus and road connections, including convenient access from the M56. The location may suit candidates travelling from areas such as Sale, Altrincham, Stretford, Didsbury, Cheadle, Gatley, Heald Green, Wilmslow and Manchester city centre.

This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity offering valuable continuity in a supportive specialist setting. You will become a consistent member of the school team and make a meaningful difference to young people with significant additional needs.

Learning Support Assistant - about the school

The school supports secondary-aged pupils and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Pupils may have a range of needs, including:

• Autism (ASC)

• Communication and interaction needs

• Moderate or severe learning difficulties

• Social, emotional and mental health needs

• Sensory and physical needs

• Complex additional needs

The specialist setting provides calm, structured learning environments, dedicated teaching spaces and opportunities for individual and small-group support.

Staff work closely together to help every pupil develop academically, socially and emotionally while building confidence, communication skills and independence.

Learning Support Assistant - the role

As a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and specialist staff to support pupils throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support

• Helping pupils access lessons and personalised learning activities

• Supporting pupils to work towards their EHCP outcomes

• Encouraging communication, independence and positive social interaction

• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour

• Helping pupils manage transitions and daily routines

• Preparing learning resources and supporting classroom activities

• Monitoring pupils' engagement and sharing observations with teaching staff

• Following individual support, behaviour and safeguarding plans

• Helping to maintain a safe, calm and nurturing learning environment

Depending on pupils' individual needs, the role may include personal care or physical support. Relevant guidance and training will be provided by the school where required.

Learning Support Assistant - requirements

We would like to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND

• Have worked in a school, care, youth work or similar support environment

• Are patient, compassionate and resilient

• Can build positive and consistent relationships with young people

• Are comfortable supporting pupils with complex or challenging needs

• Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Are reliable and available full-time from 8.30am until 3.30pm

• Can commit to a long-term, ongoing placement

A relevant Teaching Assistant or childcare qualification would be beneficial but is not essential where applicants have suitable experience.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.

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