SEND Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive SEND roles

Dedicated consultant

Flexible opportunities to suit your ••

Free CPD courses

Competitive weekly pay

Long-term and permanent career options

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic SEND Learning Support Assistants to work in Primary and Secondary schools across Greater Manchester. These roles support pupils with ASC, ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH, MLD, and other disabilities.

You will work with teachers and SENCOs 1:1 or in small groups, assist lesson access, support behaviour and learning, and help implement EHCPs. Immediate and ongoing start dates available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEND.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to pupils with SEND on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Assist students in accessing lessons, activities, and the wider school environment.
• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Help implement individual support plans and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and pastoral teams.
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual student needs.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support students during break times, educational visits, and enrichment activities where required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Experience with children/young people

Education

Education/Health & Social Care

Psychology/Childhood Studies

Job description

SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Greater Manchester | Full-Time (Term Time Only) | Immediate & Ongoing Start Dates | Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic and caring SEND Learning Support Assistants to work in a variety of Primary and Secondary schools across Greater Manchester. These rewarding roles involve supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language Difficulties, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), sensory needs, and physical disabilities. With both immediate and ongoing opportunities available, this is the perfect chance to build a meaningful career supporting students to thrive both academically and personally.

The Role

As a SEND Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and wider school staff to provide tailored support for pupils with additional learning needs. Whether supporting a child on a 1:1 basis, in small intervention groups, or within the classroom, you will play a vital role in helping students access education and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to pupils with SEND on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Assist students in accessing lessons, activities, and the wider school environment.
• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Help implement individual support plans and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and pastoral teams.
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual student needs.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support students during break times, educational visits, and enrichment activities where required.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEND.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience in challenging situations.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Experience within schools, care settings, youth work, coaching, support work, or residential care is highly beneficial.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Relevant qualifications in Education, Health & Social Care, Psychology, Childhood Studies, or similar subjects are advantageous.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel provides access to a wide range of rewarding opportunities across Greater Manchester.

When you join Teaching Personnel, you'll benefit from:

• Access to exclusive SEND and education support roles.
• A dedicated consultant who understands your career goals.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your experience and preferences.
• Free and discounted CPD courses to develop your skills.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Long-term and permanent career opportunities.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement and beyond.
• Opportunities to work within a diverse range of Primary, Secondary, SEN, and specialist provisions.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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