Learning Support Practitioner
Location: Stockport
Start Date: September
Contract: Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30 | Temp‑to‑Perm
Be the Person Who Helps a Child Shine.
If you want a role where every day feels meaningful, this is it.
If you love helping children overcome challenges and discover their strengths, you’ll absolutely thrive here.
Teaching Personnel are working with an inspiring, forward‑thinking specialist school in Stockport to recruit a passionate Learning Support Practitioner. The school supports pupils from primary through post‑16 and is known for its warm, inclusive approach. The School are currently looking for educators to join their primary school site.
You’ll be joining a team that genuinely transforms young lives.
Why You’ll Love This Role
You’ll be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them grow, develop and experience success every day.
Your role will include:
✅ Supporting pupils with complex communication and learning needs
✅ Working 1:1 and within small groups across varied activities
✅ Helping children with Autism, sensory differences and physical needs
✅ Providing personal care and mobility support when required
✅ Encouraging independence, confidence, communication and social development
Every day will be different - and every day will matter.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll fit right in if you have:
- Experience in care, education or support roles
- Understanding of Autism, learning disabilities, sensory needs or complex profiles
- Strong communication skills, empathy and a calm, encouraging approach
- A passion for helping children reach their potential
- An Enhanced Child & Adult DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
If you bring the heart and the motivation, we’ll support you with the rest.
What This School Offers You
- A positive, uplifting and child‑centred environment
- A team who genuinely value your ideas and your wellbeing
- Opportunities to learn, grow and progress within SEN
- Real relationships with pupils who will remember your support
This isn’t just a job, it’s a career pathway with purpose.
Ready to Start Something Rewarding?
If you’re excited to develop your skills in a truly supportive SEN setting, we want to hear from you.
Apply now with your updated CV and our team will be in touch!
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.
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