Learning Support Assistant | Specialist Primary SEN School
Bury | Teaching Personnel
Support, Encourage & Inspire Young Learners Every Day
Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs reach their full potential? Do you thrive in a role where every day brings new opportunities to make a positive difference?
Teaching Personnel is recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist primary school in Bury. The school caters for pupils aged 3-11 with a range of complex learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
This rewarding role offers the chance to support children both academically and socially, helping them develop confidence, independence, and key life skills within a caring and supportive school environment.
About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups throughout the school day
- Assist children in accessing learning activities tailored to their individual needs
- Promote communication, social development, and positive engagement in lessons
- Support sensory-based learning, play activities, and therapeutic interventions
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver high-quality support
- Assist with personal care and mobility needs where required
- Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, education, care, or support work backgrounds
- Patient, resilient, and able to build positive relationships with pupils
- A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting individual learning needs
- Comfortable working with pupils with complex needs and varying communication abilities
- Passionate about making a lasting impact on children's lives
Desirable Experience
- Experience within a specialist school, SEN setting, residential care, or support environment
- Understanding of PECS, Makaton, or other communication approaches
- Relevant qualifications or training related to SEND support
- Experience supporting pupils with ASD, SLD, PMLD, or sensory needs
Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive weekly pay
- Access to free CPD and specialist SEND training
- Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
- A highly rewarding role where you can genuinely change lives
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
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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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Classroom Support in Bryn employer: Teaching Personnel Ltd
Teaching Personnel Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. Located in Wolverhampton, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while collaborating with dedicated colleagues and engaging with the community. With a commitment to high standards and continuous development, employees can thrive in an environment that values innovation and integrity.
