SEMH-Focused LSA | Primary School – North Manchester

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term role in a supportive school

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in North Manchester. This rewarding opportunity involves supporting pupils with SEMH needs, helping them develop confidence, emotional resilience, and positive attitudes towards learning.

If you're calm under pressure, patient, and committed to making a lasting impact on young lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH, SEN or behavioural needs.
• Experience in education, care, youth work, or similar support roles.
• Team Teach training or willingness to undertake training.
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and behaviour support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement and progress
• Support emotional regulation and social development
• Use effective de-escalation strategies to manage challenging behaviours
• Deliver focused 1:1 support and intervention sessions
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff
• Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive decision-making

Skills

Calm, patient and resilient

Strong communicator

Team player

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in North Manchester. This rewarding opportunity involves supporting pupils with SEMH needs, helping them develop confidence, emotional resilience, and positive attitudes towards learning.

If you're calm under pressure, patient, and committed to making a lasting impact on young lives, we'd love to hear from you.