Learning Support Assistant - Primary Schools**
**Manchester | Immediate Opportunities | Full-Time & Part-Time | Aspire People**
**Have you worked with children but don't have a formal Teaching Assistant qualification?**
Aspire People are currently recruiting **Learning Support Assistants** to work across primary schools in Manchester.
Now that schools are back for the new academic year, we're looking to speak with people who have **recent experience working with children or young people** and want to bring those skills into a school environment.
You don't necessarily need a TA qualification. We're interested in people who can demonstrate the right experience, attitude and ability to build positive relationships with children.
Your background could include **youth work, tutoring, mentoring, childcare, sports coaching, children's activities or previous school-based work**.
**The Role May Include:**
- Supporting pupils within the classroom
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support
- Assisting with Reading, Writing and Maths activities
- Supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs
- Helping children remain engaged with learning
- Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
- Encouraging confidence, independence and social development
- Supporting pupils during breaktimes and transitions
- Working closely with teachers and other support staff
**We're Looking For:**
- Recent experience working with children or young people
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Patient, supportive and adaptable approach
- Confidence working with different ages and needs
- Genuine interest in working within a primary school
- Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
**Transferable Experience Could Include:**
- Youth work
- Professional tutoring
- Sports coaching
- Childcare
- Mentoring
- Nursery/early years work
- Children's activity programmes
- Previous school experience
A formal TA qualification is **not essential for the right candidate**, although relevant qualifications and school experience would be advantageous.
**Why Aspire People?**
- Immediate opportunities
- Full-time and part-time positions
- Daily, short-term and long-term work
- Potential permanent school opportunities
- Access to a wide network of primary schools
- Dedicated consultant support
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Primary Learning Support Assistant in Salford employer: Aspire People
Aspire People is an exceptional employer for FE & College Lecturers in South Wales, offering competitive pay rates of £28 - £45 per hour along with a £100 sign-up bonus after 20 days of work. With a strong commitment to employee growth through free CPD and safeguarding training, as well as dedicated consultant support, Aspire People fosters a flexible and inclusive work culture that empowers educators to inspire the next generation while enjoying meaningful and rewarding employment.
