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Learning Support Assistant

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 100 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Salford

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

re you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary SEMH provision in Salford. The pupils you will support may present with a range of needs such as anxiety, ADHD, attachment difficulties, behavioural challenges, and emotional dysregulation. The ideal candidate will be resilient, calm, and committed to making a positive difference to a young person’s educational journey.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 support to a KS3/KS4 pupil with SEMH needs both inside and outside the classroom.
Implement strategies to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
Assist with personalised learning plans and differentiated activities.
Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, and external agencies.
Build trusting relationships to promote engagement and improve attendance.
Maintain a safe, supportive environment following the school’s safeguarding and behaviour policies.

Requirements

Experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or vulnerable young people (school, youth work, residential, or similar settings).
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Teaching Personnel.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly.
Patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and use de-escalation techniques when required.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Access to specialist training and CPD courses, including Safeguarding, and behaviour management.
A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement and offer ongoing career guidance.
Competitive daily rates, weekly pay, and access to exclusive roles across Salford and Greater Manchester.
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.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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