Specialist Learning Support Assistant for Complex Needs

Teaching Personnel; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant in Stockport to join a specialist education setting for children with complex needs. The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support, helping students access education, develop life skills and build confidence in a safe, nurturing environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff, contributing to a calm, structured classroom and promoting independence while maintaining high standards

Qualifications

• Experience within education, healthcare, residential care, support work, or youth work.
• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting students with communication, personal development, and learning activities
• Assisting with sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing
• Promoting independence and life skills development
• Supporting students with personal care where required
• Working alongside teachers, therapists, and wider support staff
• Encouraging positive engagement and participation in learning
• Creating a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Calm under pressure

Adaptability

Enhanced DBS Update Service

Job description

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant in Stockport to join a specialist education setting for children with complex needs. The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support, helping students access education, develop life skills and build confidence in a safe, nurturing environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff, contributing to a calm, structured classroom and promoting independence while maintaining high standards