Teaching Personnel
Market related
Manchester
Permanent | Full Time
20/08/2026
No
Learning Support Assistant
East Mancester | Specialist SEN & SEMH Schools
️ Immediate & September Opportunities Available
Teaching Personnel are seeking compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to work within specialist schools and provisions across East Manchester. We are looking for individuals who want to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with a wide range of educational and emotional needs.
Whether you come from an education, care, youth work or support background, this is an incredible opportunity to build meaningful relationships while helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support pupils with a variety of needs, including:
Your responsibilities may include:
✅ Providing 1:1 support tailored to individual pupil needs
✅ Assisting with small group interventions and classroom activities
✅ Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
✅ Encouraging independence, confidence and social development
✅ Adapting learning approaches to meet individual needs
✅ Building positive relationships with pupils, families and staff
✅ Helping create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment
Every interaction you have can make a lasting impact on a child's educational journey.
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
When you join our team, you'll gain access to a wide range of opportunities and ongoing support designed to help you succeed.
⭐ Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
⭐ Free CPD and specialist SEN training courses
⭐ Long-term, short-term and permanent opportunities available
⭐ Dedicated local consultant supporting you throughout your placements
⭐ Opportunities to develop skills in behaviour management and SEN support
⭐ Experience within specialist settings that can support careers in teaching, psychology, therapy or youth work
⭐ Flexible roles to suit your career goals and lifestyle
⭐ Access to a large network of supportive schools across Greater Manchester
Who We're Looking For
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:
The ideal candidate will have:
✔ Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
✔ A patient, nurturing and resilient approach
✔ Strong communication and relationship-building skills
✔ Confidence supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
✔ A genuine passion for helping children succeed
✔ Full-time availability (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm) preferred
✔ An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
A Rewarding Career Starts Here
This is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to become a positive influence in a child's life, helping them develop confidence, independence and a love for learning.
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and build a rewarding career within SEN and SEMH education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the first step towards a truly fulfilling role with Teaching Personnel.
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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