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Learning Support Assistant

  1. Primary SEN Support
  2. Salford
Date posted : 18/02/26
  1. Full Time
£13.75 - 14.50 per hour

Job description

Teaching Personnel are seeking an experienced and confident Learning Support Assistant to join a small, high‑needs SEN provision within a welcoming mainstream primary school in the Salford (M6) area. This is a full‑time role starting immediately, covering a maternity leave until the end of the academic year, with the potential to continue into the next academic year.

About the Provision

The school has a dedicated, well‑structured SEN base that supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including complex learning needs, communication difficulties and social–emotional needs. The provision offers a nurturing, highly supportive environment, with a small staff team who work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive personalised, consistent support throughout the school day.

Confidence, resilience and strong SEN experience are essential, as the pupils require high levels of support, clear boundaries and a patient, understanding approach. The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCo, class teachers and wider support team to deliver tailored interventions, assist with individual targets and promote positive engagement in learning.

Your Role Will Involve:

  • Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small‑group basis
  • Assisting with personalised learning plans and EHCP targets
  • Helping pupils manage routines, transitions and emotional regulation
  • Working collaboratively with staff to maintain a structured, safe environment
  • Contributing to daily records, observations and progress updates

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience working with children with additional or complex needs
  • Confidence managing behaviour and supporting emotional needs
  • A nurturing, patient and proactive approach
  • Full‑time availability for an immediate start
  • Commitment to working through the academic year

What Teaching Personnel Offer:

  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Ongoing CPD, including SEN‑specific training
  • A dedicated consultant for continuous support
  • Opportunity to extend into the next academic year

If you’re an experienced SEN practitioner seeking a rewarding role where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join this supportive SEN provision through Teaching Personnel.

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.
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