Learning support assistant in Oldham

Learning Support Assistant – Primary School (Axcis Education)

Location: OL1
Start date: ASAP
Salary: From £13.50 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: Full-time, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Axcis Education is seeking a dedicated and experienced learning support assistant to join a friendly and welcoming primary school with a strong reputation for supporting both staff and pupils. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone passionate about working with children, especially those with additional needs and who is looking to make a real difference in a supportive, well-respected school setting.

The school offers:

• A supportive team and an engaging curriculum
• A warm, friendly atmosphere where staff feel valued
• A positive environment that has been highly praised by previous Axcis staff

About the Role

You will support pupils with special educational needs, including children with autism and physical challenges. The role involves working closely with class teachers and SEND staff to provide tailored, compassionate support that enhances each child’s learning experience.

Ideal Candidate

• An experienced SEND teaching assistant
• Confident supporting physically challenging autistic children within a special needs environment
• Punctual, reliable, and hardworking
• Someone with previous experience working with children in educational or care settings
• In possession of an up-to-date Child and Adult DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one through Axcis

At Axcis, many of our consultants have backgrounds as teachers or SEND support staff, giving us strong insight into the sector. You will be assigned a professional consultant who will be your personal point of contact throughout your time working with us, offering guidance, support, and ongoing communication.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jessica Tierney on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don\’t forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

Temporary position, unless stated otherwise. Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Jessica Tierney
Telephone: 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029