Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Secondary School, Tameside

Position:Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location:Tameside (Denton, Ashton, or Hyde schools available)
Start Date:ASAP
Contract:Full-time, Monday to Friday, term-time only
Contract Length:Ongoing (with potential for temp-to-perm)
Pay: £89 - £100 per day

A thriving secondary school in the Tameside area is looking to appoint a compassionate and motivated Learning Support Assistantto work closely with pupils who require additional support. This may include pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs), or those needing pastoral mentoring.

Main Responsibilities:

• Supporting students 1:1 and in small groups within lessons

• Assisting with learning tasks set by the class teacher

• Helping students overcome barriers to learning, both academic and emotional

• Implementing SEN strategies and monitoring pupil progress

• Working collaboratively with the SENCo and wider support team

• Building strong, positive relationships with students to improve engagement and confidence

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has previous experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school or SEN setting

• Is patient, approachable, and calm under pressure

• Can adapt to the needs of different learners

• Has good literacy and numeracy skills

• Is passionate about inclusion and equal opportunities in education

• Holds or is willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

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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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