Primary Learning Support Assistant

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work across primary schools in Manchester, with opportunities for both full-time and part-time roles. We are seeking individuals with recent experience with children or young people who can build positive relationships in a school setting, even without a formal TA qualification.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate a supportive, patient and adaptable approach and a genuine interest in working with learners across different ages and needs.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with children or young people
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, supportive and adaptable approach
• Confidence working with different ages and needs
• Genuine interest in working within a primary school
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils within the classroom
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Assisting with Reading, Writing and Maths activities
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs
• Helping children remain engaged with learning
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Encouraging confidence, independence and social development
• Supporting pupils during breaktimes and transitions
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff

Skills

Recent experience with children

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Patience

Adaptability

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Primary Schools

Manchester Immediate Opportunities Full-Time & Part-Time Aspire People

Have you worked with children but don't have a formal Teaching Assistant qualification?

Aspire People are currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work across primary schools in Manchester.

Now that schools are back for the new academic year, we're looking to speak with people who have recent experience working with children or young people and want to bring those skills into a school environment.

You don't necessarily need a TA qualification. We're interested in people who can demonstrate the right experience, attitude and ability to build positive relationships with children.

Your background could include youth work, tutoring, mentoring, childcare, sports coaching, children's activities or previous school-based work .

The Role May Include:

• Supporting pupils within the classroom
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Assisting with Reading, Writing and Maths activities
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs
• Helping children remain engaged with learning
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Encouraging confidence, independence and social development
• Supporting pupils during breaktimes and transitions
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff

We're Looking For:

• Recent experience working with children or young people
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, supportive and adaptable approach
• Confidence working with different ages and needs
• Genuine interest in working within a primary school
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Transferable Experience Could Include:

• Youth work
• Professional tutoring
• Sports coaching
• Childcare
• Mentoring
• Nursery/early years work
• Children's activity programmes
• Previous school experience

A formal TA qualification is not essential for the right candidate , although relevant qualifications and school experience would be advantageous.

Why Aspire People?

• Immediate opportunities
• Full-time and part-time positions
• Daily, short-term and long-term work
• Potential permanent school opportunities
• Access to a wide network of primary schools
• Dedicated consultant support

If you've already built experience working with children and are now considering a move into education, get in touch with Aspire People today.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.