Learning Support Assistant | Specialist Primary School
Bury | Teaching Personnel
Help Children Thrive Every Single Day
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and making a meaningful impact on their education and development?
Teaching Personnel is seeking a caring, resilient, and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist primary school in Bury. The school supports pupils aged 3-11 with a range of complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to play a key role in helping children build confidence, develop essential life skills, and achieve their individual goals within a supportive and nurturing environment.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
- Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex SEND needs
- Support the delivery of personalised learning programmes linked to EHCP outcomes
- Encourage communication, independence, social interaction, and emotional development
- Participate in sensory-led, practical, and play-based learning activities
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other SEND professionals to support pupil progress
- Assist with personal care, mobility, and daily living skills where required
We're Looking For Someone Who:
- Has experience supporting children or young people with SEND
- Demonstrates patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach
- Feels confident supporting pupils with complex learning needs
- Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Is passionate about helping every child reach their full potential
Desirable Skills & Experience
Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, or alternative communication systems
Previous experience within a specialist school, SEND provision, or care setting
Relevant SEND qualifications, training, or professional development
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
Competitive weekly pay
Free access to SEND-focused training and CPD opportunities
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Opportunities for long-term roles within specialist education settings
A rewarding position where every achievement, no matter how small, is celebrated
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.
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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Learning Support Assistant 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.
