Learning Support Assistant – SEN Secondary School | Bury | Full-Time | September & Immediate Starts Available

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential? Do you want to work in a role where every day is rewarding and your support genuinely changes lives?

Teaching Personnel are currently working with a highly supportive SEN secondary school in the Bury area that is looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about education and wants to make a positive impact on the lives of pupils with additional needs.

About the School

This specialist SEN secondary school supports pupils aged 11–16 with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, communication difficulties, and SEMH needs. The school is committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

With small class sizes, excellent staff-to-pupil ratios, and specialist resources throughout the school, pupils receive the individual support they need to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. Staff work collaboratively to provide a structured and engaging learning environment that celebrates progress and encourages independence.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom. You will work closely with teachers, SEN professionals, and pastoral teams to help pupils access learning, develop confidence, and overcome barriers to education.

This role may involve a combination of classroom support, targeted interventions, and 1:1 support depending on the needs of the students.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of SEN, including autism, ADHD, communication needs, and learning difficulties
• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual learning needs
• Assist with implementing EHCP targets and personalised support plans
• Support emotional regulation, engagement, and positive behaviour
• Adapt learning activities to ensure all pupils can access the curriculum
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and the wider support team
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people, either in education or transferable settings such as care, youth work, coaching, mentoring, psychology, or support work
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, resilient, and adaptable approach
• Ability to build positive relationships and act as a role model
• Commitment to helping pupils achieve their individual goals

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive leadership team
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support
• Specialist SEN training and CPD opportunities
• Excellent facilities and resources
• Small class sizes and high levels of classroom support
• Opportunities for long-term progression and permanent employment
• A positive and collaborative working environment
• Easily accessible location with public transport links and on-site parking

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency. Our specialist SEN and SEMH team works exclusively with schools supporting pupils with additional needs. We provide ongoing support throughout your placement, access to free and discounted CPD training, career development opportunities, and dedicated consultants who are committed to helping you find the right role.

Additional Information

• Full-time position
• September and immediate starts available
• Competitive daily pay based on experience
• Potential temp-to-perm opportunities available

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference to young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Important: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required (or willingness to obtain one). Applicants who have lived outside the UK for more than three months within the last five years may be required to provide an overseas police clearance.

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