Learning Support Assistant - SEN School & College

Bury
Teaching Personnel

Make Every Day Count for Young People with Additional Needs

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers, gain confidence, and achieve their full potential?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN School and College in Bury. This full-time opportunity involves supporting learners aged 11-19 with a range of additional and complex needs across both secondary and post-16 settings.

No two days are the same. You'll play a vital role in helping students develop academically, socially, and emotionally while encouraging greater independence and life skills.

What You'll Be Doing

Providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support

Encouraging student engagement, confidence, and participation

Supporting learners with a variety of SEN and complex needs

Assisting with personal care when required, always maintaining dignity and respect

Using positive behaviour management strategies to support challenging behaviours

Helping students develop communication, social, and independence skills

Creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Working closely with teaching staff and wider support teams to ensure the best outcomes for every learner

Who Would Be a Great Fit?

We're keen to hear from people who are:

✅ Patient, caring, and resilient

✅ Experienced in education, care, support work, youth work, or residential settings

✅ Comfortable supporting personal care needs

✅ Confident working with young people who may present challenging behaviours

✅ Strong communicators who enjoy working as part of a team

✅ Adaptable, proactive, and committed to making a positive difference

✅ Available for full-time work

Why Join Through Teaching Personnel?

Competitive weekly pay

Access to specialist SEN training and CPD opportunities

Long-term placements within specialist education settings

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

⭐ The chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people every day

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Apply today and begin a rewarding career supporting young people with additional needs to build independence, develop confidence, and achieve meaningful success both inside and outside the classroom. ✨