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Learning Support Assistant

  1. Primary SEN Support
  2. Greater Manchester
Date posted : 15/10/26
  1. Full Time
£93 - 103 per day

Job description

Learning Support Assistant | Specialist SEND Primary School
Bury | Teaching Personnel

Support, Empower, Inspire

Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive? Teaching Personnel is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming specialist primary school in Bury, supporting pupils aged 3-11 years with a range of complex needs, including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping pupils access learning, develop independence, and achieve meaningful progress in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

✅ Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups throughout the school day
✅ Encouraging communication, engagement, and positive social interactions
✅ Assisting with tailored learning activities designed around individual EHCP outcomes
✅ Supporting sensory, practical, and play-based learning opportunities
✅ Promoting independence and confidence in both educational and daily living tasks
✅ Working closely with teachers, therapists, and wider SEND professionals
✅ Providing personal care and physical support where required

⭐ We Are Looking For

✔️ Experience working with children or young people with SEND, either in education, care, or support settings
✔️ A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
✔️ Confidence supporting children with complex learning and communication needs
✔️ Strong teamwork and communication skills
✔️ A genuine desire to make a positive impact on children's lives

➕ Desirable Experience

Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, or alternative communication strategies
Previous experience within a specialist school, SEND provision, or care environment
SEND-related qualifications or training

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
Access to specialist SEND training and CPD opportunities
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Opportunity to secure a long-term role within a specialist setting
Rewarding work where every achievement, no matter how small, is celebrated

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can help children overcome barriers, develop essential life skills, and reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to become a Learning Support Assistant and make a lasting difference in a specialist primary school in Bury.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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