Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Make Every Day Matter

Stockport & Tameside | Specialist SEN & SEMH Schools
️ Immediate & September Opportunities Available

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same, and every small achievement feels like a huge success?

Teaching Personnel are seeking compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to work within specialist schools and provisions across Stockport and Tameside. We are looking for individuals who want to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with a wide range of educational and emotional needs.

Whether you come from an education, care, youth work or support background, this is an incredible opportunity to build meaningful relationships while helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support pupils with a variety of needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition 
• ADHD
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs
• Moderate and Complex Learning Difficulties
• Sensory Processing Difficulties
• Physical Disabilities

Your responsibilities may include:

✅ Providing 1:1 support tailored to individual pupil needs
✅ Assisting with small group interventions and classroom activities
✅ Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
✅ Encouraging independence, confidence and social development
✅ Adapting learning approaches to meet individual needs
✅ Building positive relationships with pupils, families and staff
✅ Helping create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

When you join our team, you'll gain access to a wide range of opportunities and ongoing support designed to help you succeed.

⭐ Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
⭐ Free CPD and specialist SEN training courses
⭐ Long-term, short-term and permanent opportunities available
⭐ Opportunities to develop skills in behaviour management and SEN support
⭐ Experience within specialist settings that can support careers in teaching, psychology, therapy or youth work
⭐ Flexible roles to suit your career goals and lifestyle
⭐ Access to a large network of supportive schools across Greater Manchester

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• SEN Support
• Education and Teaching Assistance
• Care and Residential Support
• Youth Work
• Children's Services
• Psychology or Education Graduates
• Sports Coaching and Mentoring

The ideal candidate will have:

✔ Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
✔ A patient, nurturing and resilient approach
✔ Strong communication and relationship-building skills
✔ Confidence supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
✔ A genuine passion for helping children succeed
✔ Full-time availability (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm) preferred
✔ An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

A Rewarding Career Starts Here

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and build a rewarding career within SEN and SEMH education, we'd love to hear from you.