Learning Support Assistant
South Manchester
Immediate and Ongoing Roles Available
Ready for Your Next Challenge?
Teaching Personnel is currently working with a range of mainstream and specialist schools across South Manchester who are looking for dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join their teams.
Whether you're an experienced LSA, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Youth Worker, Care Worker, or looking to take your first step into education, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
✅ Providing 1:1 and small-group support
✅ Supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND, and additional learning needs
✅ Building positive relationships that promote confidence and engagement
✅ Assisting teachers in creating safe, inclusive, and structured learning environments
✅ Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional development
✅ Making a genuine difference to young people's educational journeys
Why Choose Teaching Personnel?
⭐ Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
⭐ FREE access to industry-leading CPD and SEN training courses
⭐ Long-term, short-term, and permanent opportunities available
⭐ Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
⭐ Opportunities across a variety of mainstream and specialist provisions
⭐ Valuable experience for those considering careers in teaching, psychology, counselling, or social care
Who We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with individuals who:
• Have experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults
• Demonstrate patience, resilience, and a positive attitude
• Can build strong professional relationships and act as a positive role model
• Are confident supporting challenging behaviour or willing to develop these skills
• Are available during school hours, Monday to Friday
Start Making a Difference
If you're passionate about supporting young people and want a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.
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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