Learning Support Practitioner

Teaching Personnel; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are working with an inspiring, forward-thinking specialist school in Stockport to recruit a passionate Learning Support Practitioner. The school supports pupils from primary through post16 and is known for its warm, inclusive approach.

You’ll join a team that genuinely transforms young lives, supporting pupils with complex communication and learning needs, working 1:1 and in small groups, and helping children with autism, sensory differences and physical needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, education or support roles.
• Understanding of autism, learning disabilities, sensory needs or complex profiles.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex communication and learning needs.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups across varied activities.
• Provide personal care and mobility support when required.
• Encourage independence, confidence, communication and social development

Skills

Care/education experience

Strong communication

Empathy and patience

Job description

Learning Support Practitioner

Location: Stockport
Start Date: September
Contract: Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30 | TemptoPerm

Be the Person Who Helps a Child Shine.

If you want a role where every day feels meaningful, this is it.
If you love helping children overcome challenges and discover their strengths, you'll absolutely thrive here.

Teaching Personnel are working with an inspiring, forwardthinking specialist school in Stockport to recruit a passionate Learning Support Practitioner. The school supports pupils from primary through post16 and is known for its warm, inclusive approach. The School are currently looking for educators to join their primary school site.

You'll be joining a team that genuinely transforms young lives.

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them grow, develop and experience success every day.

Your role will include:

Supporting pupils with complex communication and learning needs
Working 1:1 and within small groups across varied activities
Helping children with Autism, sensory differences and physical needs
Providing personal care and mobility support when required
Encouraging independence, confidence, communication and social development

Every day will be different - and every day will matter.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll fit right in if you have:

• Experience in care, education or support roles
• Understanding of Autism, learning disabilities, sensory needs or complex profiles
• Strong communication skills, empathy and a calm, encouraging approach
• A passion for helping children reach their potential
• An Enhanced Child & Adult DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

If you bring the heart and the motivation, we’ll support you with the rest.

What This School Offers You

• A positive, uplifting and childcentred environment
• A team who genuinely value your ideas and your wellbeing
• Opportunities to learn, grow and progress within SEN
• Real relationships with pupils who will remember your support

This isn’t just a job, it’s a career pathway with purpose.