SEND Learning Support / - Secondary School - STOCKPORT

Aspire People; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional education and support agency is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Assistant to aid pupils with complex needs in the Offerton area. This role involves providing tailored support in classrooms, developing essential life skills, and collaborating with a team of educators. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEND and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. Competitive daily pay ranges from £87.50 to £110.00 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people who have SEND.
• Understanding of ASC, SEMH, ADHD, and complex needs.
• Patience, empathy, resilience, and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils with additional needs in classroom settings.
• Work alongside teachers and therapists to deliver interventions.
• Help pupils develop academic, social, emotional, and life skills.

Skills

Compassion

Experience with SEND

Empathy

Ability to adapt strategies

Job description

Overview

Our partner specialist SEND school in the Offerton area is seeking a compassionate and experienced Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH, and complex needs. You will be part of a caring team, working to help each student feel safe, understood, and able to reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to pupils with additional needs in classroom and small-group settings.
• Recognise that behaviour is a symptom of unmet need; respond holistically and empathetically.
• Work alongside class teachers, therapists, and other support staff to deliver differentiated interventions.
• Help pupils develop academic, social, emotional, and life skills.
• Contribute to planning, monitoring, and evaluation of individual support plans.

Person Specification / Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people who have SEND (in school, specialist settings, or residential).
• An understanding of ASC, SEMH, ADHD, and complex needs.
• Patience, empathy, resilience, and the ability to build trustworthy relationships.
• Ability to adapt strategies to meet pupil needs.
• A positive, solution-focused approach and a commitment to inclusion.

Role Details

Role: SEND Specialist Learning Support Assistant
Location: Offerton area (specialist SEND setting)
Salary: 87.50 - 110.00 per day dependent on qualifications and experience
Start Date: As soon as possible

Application

If this role resonates with your values and experience, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please email your CV to [e-mail] with a short covering note indicating your experience with SEND support.

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.