Primary Learning Support Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate opportunities

Full-time and part-time positions

Daily, short-term and long-term work

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Aspire People are currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work across primary schools in Manchester. We welcome applicants with recent experience with children or young people, even without a formal TA qualification.

The role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, with a focus on building positive relationships and safeguarding pupil wellbeing. You will support pupils in reading, writing and maths, help with 1:1 and small-group work, and collaborate closely with teachers

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.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• A formal TA qualification is not essential for the right candidate.

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

Patient and adaptable

Safeguarding commitment

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