Learning Support Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Learning Support Assistant to join the SEN Unit within a welcoming mainstream secondary school in Rochdale.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people with a wide range of additional needs and helping them thrive both academically and emotionally within a supportive educational environment.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have strong experience working with students with SEND needs
• Be confident supporting pupils within a secondary school setting
• Demonstrate a proactive approach and actively circulate the classroom to engage and support learners
• Have knowledge or experience of Autism Communication Strategies (ACS)
• Understand and apply trauma-informed practice effectively
• Be comfortable working with a broad range of SEND needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, communication needs, and learning difficulties
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Remain calm, patient, and adaptable in challenging situations

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting students within the SEN Unit and mainstream lessons
• Encouraging engagement, independence, and positive behaviour
• Working closely with teaching staff and the SEND department
• Providing tailored support in line with EHCPs and individual student needs
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

To apply submit your most recent CV OR CALL US ON 0161 242 1797.

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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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