Teaching Personnel
£93 - 103 per day
Oldham
Permanent | Full Time
15/09/2026
No
Oldham | Teaching Personnel
Make a Difference Every Day
Teaching Personnel is seeking a caring and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Oldham this September. Supporting pupils aged 4-19 with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), you'll play a key role in helping young people develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills.
This welcoming specialist provision provides a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment where every pupil is encouraged to reach their full potential. You'll work as part of a collaborative team committed to helping young people succeed both academically and personally.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll provide tailored support throughout the school day, helping pupils engage with learning and develop social, emotional, and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities: ✅ Provide one-to-one and small-group support
✅ Support communication using visual aids, PECS, and AAC systems
✅ Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
✅ Assist with sensory and learning needs
✅ Encourage independence and life skills development
✅ Work closely with teachers, therapists, and families
✅ Provide personal care when required
We're looking for someone who is:
Compassionate and patient
Resilient and adaptable
A positive role model
A confident communicator
Passionate about supporting children and young people
Applications are welcomed from those with experience in:
Transferable skills and a genuine passion for helping others are highly valued.
✅ Competitive weekly pay
✅ Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
✅ Dedicated consultant support
✅ Career progression opportunities
✅ A rewarding role where you can make a real impact
If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can support young people to overcome barriers and achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Join a school where every achievement is celebrated, every pupil is valued, and every day makes a difference.
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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