Learning Support Assistant
Posted 8 hours 7 minutes ago by Reeson Education
Role: Learning Support Assistant
Location: SK6, Greater Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £14.25 - £16.65 per hour (PAYE or Umbrella)
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time
Contract: Long-Term Opportunity with Continuation into the New Academic Year
Reeson Education is recruiting for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and well-established SEN school in the SK6 area. This is a full-time, long-term Learning Support Assistant position supporting children and young people with a wide range of additional needs.
The successful Learning Support Assistant will work closely with pupils across the school, supporting learning, communication, emotional regulation, independence and personal development. This role would suit an experienced Learning Support Assistant or someone with transferable experience from care, support work, youth work or similar backgrounds.
This SEN school supports pupils with a variety of needs including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, sensory needs, learning difficulties, communication needs and other complex SEND requirements.
Learning Support Assistant - Key Responsibilities:
- Support pupils with a range of SEND needs as a Learning Support Assistant
- Provide 1:1, 2:1 and small group support as a Learning Support Assistant
- Assist pupils with communication, engagement and emotional regulation
- Adapt activities and learning resources to meet individual needs
- Support pupils both inside and outside of the classroom
- Encourage independence, confidence and positive social interactions
- Work alongside teachers, therapists and support staff as a Learning Support Assistant
- Support sensory-based learning and intervention activities
- Promote positive behaviour and engagement throughout the school day
- Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times
Learning Support Assistant - Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker or similar
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEND is desirable
- Patient, nurturing and adaptable approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to remain calm and positive in challenging situations
- Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
Learning Support Assistant - The School Offers:
- Full-time, long-term Learning Support Assistant opportunity
- Immediate start available
- Opportunity to continue into the new academic year
- Excellent support from experienced SEN professionals
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Friendly and welcoming staff team
- Rewarding role making a genuine difference every day
- Competitive hourly pay of £14.25 - £16.65
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.