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Learning Support Assistant

  1. SEND Support
  2. Oldham
Date posted : 15/09/26
  1. Full Time
£93 - 103 per day

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

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.

About the School

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.

The Role

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

About You

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

Ideal Backgrounds

Applications are welcomed from those with experience in:

  • Education or SEN settings
  • Support Work
  • Youth Work
  • Residential or Social Care
  • Mental Health Support
  • Healthcare
  • Behaviour Support

Transferable skills and a genuine passion for helping others are highly valued.

What We Offer

✅ Competitive weekly pay
✅ Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
✅ Dedicated consultant support
✅ Career progression opportunities
✅ A rewarding role where you can make a real impact

Apply Today

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

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