Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Secondary School (Heaton Chapel)
Start Date: September 2025 | Daily Rate: £80 – £100 | Full-Time

Are you passionate about supporting young people to succeed in their education? A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Heaton Chapel is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join their team from September.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, proactive, and committed to making a difference in the classroom. You’ll support students with a range of needs, including those with EHCPs, to access learning and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with additional learning needs

• Assist teaching staff in the delivery of inclusive, differentiated lessons

• Support the implementation of EHCP targets and personalised strategies

• Help manage behaviour positively and encourage student engagement

• Contribute to a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children or young people in a school, care, or support setting

• Calm, empathetic, and confident working with a range of learning needs

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Reliable, organised, and enthusiastic about helping young people succeed

Desirable:

• Understanding of SEND and experience with EHCPs

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

• Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3) – not essential

Apply now to support inclusive education and make a lasting impact in a supportive Heaton Chapel secondary school.

All applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide suitable references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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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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