Learning Support Assistants

Teaching Personnel; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant in Stockport to join a specialist education setting for children with complex needs. The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support, helping students access education, develop life skills and build confidence in a safe, nurturing environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff, contributing to a calm, structured classroom and promoting independence while maintaining high standards

Qualifications

• Experience within education, healthcare, residential care, support work, or youth work.
• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting students with communication, personal development, and learning activities
• Assisting with sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing
• Promoting independence and life skills development
• Supporting students with personal care where required
• Working alongside teachers, therapists, and wider support staff
• Encouraging positive engagement and participation in learning
• Creating a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Calm under pressure

Adaptability

Enhanced DBS Update Service

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Stockport
Start Date: September
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Setting: Specialist Education Provision - Complex Learning Needs, Autism, Communication Difficulties & Physical Disabilities

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Do you want to be part of a highly specialist setting where every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful difference?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with an outstanding specialist education provider in Stockport to recruit a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their experienced and supportive team.

About the Setting

This well-established specialist provision supports children and young people with a wide range of complex needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Complex communication needs
• Sensory impairments
• Physical disabilities and medical needs

The setting is widely recognised for its person-centred approach and exceptional standards of care and education. Staff work collaboratively with therapists, teachers, and healthcare professionals to provide outstanding support tailored to each learner's individual needs.

You'll benefit from:

• Modern, purpose-built learning environments
• Specialist sensory and therapy facilities
• Excellent staff-to-student ratios
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive team culture

This is a rewarding environment where individual achievements are celebrated, independence is encouraged, and every learner is supported to reach their full potential.

The Role

As a Learning Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping students access education, develop life skills, and build confidence in a safe and nurturing environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting students with communication, personal development, and learning activities
• Assisting with sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing
• Promoting independence and life skills development
• Supporting students with personal care where required
• Working alongside teachers, therapists, and wider support staff
• Encouraging positive engagement and participation in learning
• Creating a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment

What We're Looking For

We would love to hear from candidates who have:

• Experience within education, healthcare, residential care, support work, or youth work
• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs
• An understanding of autism, learning disabilities, sensory needs, or complex needs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A positive, proactive, and caring approach
• The ability to remain calm and adaptable in a dynamic environment
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

If you're seeking a fulfilling role supporting children and young people with complex needs and want to be part of an exceptional specialist team, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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.