Trainee Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Manchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education seeks a Trainee Learning Support Assistant in Greater Manchester. This role supports student progress and is an excellent opportunity for graduates wishing to enter teacher training. You will work closely with students in a supportive environment, making a direct impact on their learning journey.

Benefits

Structured training and development

Opportunities for shadowing and mentoring

Priority consideration for teacher training roles

FREE child protection training

Qualifications

• Graduate with strong academic background in relevant subject.
• Understanding of challenges some students face.
• Looking to move into teacher training after gaining experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted 1:1 or small group interventions.
• Support pupils with SEN or low attainment.
• Collaborate with teachers to monitor academic progress.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Education

Degree in English, Maths, or Science

Job description

Support Student Progress While Preparing for Teacher Training

Location: Greater Manchester
Start Date: September 2025
Pay: £89–£95 per day
Contract: Full-time, term-time only

Are you a graduate in English, Maths or Science? Are you passionate about your subject and eager to make a difference in young people’s lives?

Teaching Personnel’s Graduate Pathway offers an exciting route into teaching through a Trainee Learning Support Assistant role. You’ll work in one of our partner secondary schools supporting student attainment and building the foundations for your future in education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver targeted 1:1 or small group interventions in your subject specialism

• Support pupils with SEN or low attainment in mainstream classroom settings

• Collaborate with teachers to monitor and review academic progress

• Act as a role model and mentor, promoting a love for learning

Ideal Candidate:

• A graduate with a strong academic background in English, Maths, or Science

• An empathetic and patient communicator

• Someone who thrives when working with young people and understands the challenges some students face

• Looking to move into teacher training after gaining classroom experience

What We Offer:

• Structured training and development

• Opportunities for shadowing and mentoring

• Priority consideration for teacher training roles through Teaching Personnel’s Future Teachers initiative

• Immediate interview opportunities available

This role is ideal for someone looking to make a direct impact before qualifying as a teacher.

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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