Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant - Secondary SEN School & College

Bury | Full-Time | Via Teaching Personnel

Join a Specialist Setting Where Every Day Makes a Difference

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a compassionate and proactive Learning Support Assistant to join a well-established Secondary SEN School and College in Bury, supporting students aged 11-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills while supporting them to achieve both their educational and personal goals.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students throughout their school day by:

✅ Providing tailored 1:1 and small group support

✅ Supporting students to engage positively in lessons and learning activities

✅ Encouraging communication, social interaction, and emotional wellbeing

✅ Promoting independence and supporting students to develop life skills

✅ Providing personal care support where required, including assisting with toileting, hygiene, feeding, and mobility needs in a dignified and respectful manner

✅ Supporting students with sensory and physical needs where necessary

✅ Building positive, trusting relationships with learners

✅ Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to support student progress

✅ Helping to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

About You

We are looking for individuals who are:

⭐ Patient, caring, and resilient

⭐ Comfortable supporting students with personal care needs

⭐ Passionate about working with young people with additional needs

⭐ Positive, proactive, and able to build strong relationships

⭐ Adaptable and able to respond to the varying needs of students

⭐ Strong communicators and effective team players

⭐ Available on a full-time basis

Previous experience within education, SEN, care, residential care, support work, youth work, or similar settings is desirable, but we welcome applications from individuals with the right attitude, transferable skills, and genuine passion for supporting young people.

What Teaching Personnel Offers

Competitive weekly pay

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Long-term opportunity within a specialist SEN setting

Valuable experience supporting learners across secondary and further education

✨ The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day

Apply Today

If you're looking for a fulfilling role where no two days are the same and your support can have a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to begin your journey as a Learning Support Assistant in Bury and help young people overcome barriers, achieve their goals, and reach their full potential.