Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Specialist SEN Setting

Blackley, Manchester

Start Date: September 2026

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist secondary school supporting pupils with diverse additional needs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is confident, resilient and passionate about supporting young people to reach their individual potential.

The Opportunity

You'll be working with pupils who all have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). While the primary area of need across the school is a learning disability, many pupils have additional communication, sensory, social, emotional and behavioural needs that require tailored support.

Working alongside an experienced team, you'll play a key role in helping pupils access learning, develop independence and build essential life skills in a safe and supportive environment.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who is:

• Confident and proactive in their approach.
• Patient, adaptable and able to think on their feet.
• Comfortable working with pupils who may display challenging behaviours.
• A strong team player who can build positive relationships with staff and students.
• Team Teach trained, or willing to undertake Team Teach training.
• Willing to support personal care needs where required.
• Committed to making a positive difference every day.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support in and out of the classroom.
• Encouraging pupil engagement, participation and independence.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour management.
• Assisting with communication and social development.
• Adapting support to meet individual learning needs.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff.
• Providing personal care support when necessary.
• Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Why This Role?

This position offers the chance to work with pupils across a range of age groups and abilities, making every day varied, rewarding and meaningful. You will gain valuable experience within specialist education while developing your own knowledge and professional skills.

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training opportunities.
• Support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• The chance to have a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people.

If you have the confidence, resilience and enthusiasm to support pupils with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel to be considered for this rewarding Learning Support Assistant opportunity.

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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.
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