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Learning Support Assistant

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 95 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Didsbury

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

A welcoming and highly nurturing specialist school in Didsbury is looking to appoint a Learning Support Worker to join their dedicated team. The school supports pupils with complex communication and educational needs, as well as young people with learning disabilities, autism, sensory impairments and a range of complex needs.

About the School

The school has seen consistent success in pupil outcomes over recent years, driven by its commitment to personalised learning and a deeply supportive environment. This is a truly delightful setting with:

Specialised classrooms tailored to individual learning profiles
Sensory rooms and therapeutic spaces
A high staff‑to‑student ratio, enabling targeted, meaningful support
Skilled, supportive staff who work collaboratively to ensure every pupil thrives
The facilities are purpose-built to meet the diverse needs of learners, helping them to achieve academically, socially and emotionally.

The Role

As a Learning Support Worker, you will primarily be supporting students within the classroom, helping them access learning and develop essential life skills. Key responsibilities include:

Providing 1:1 or small-group support
Assisting pupils with communication, sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing
Delivering activities set by the class teacher and SENCO
Supporting pupils with complex needs to engage positively in learning
Promoting independence, confidence and resilience
Helping maintain a calm, structured and nurturing environment
This is an incredibly rewarding role, ideal for someone who is compassionate, patient and committed to making a positive difference.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience in a care or education setting
Experience working with young people
Understanding of – or willingness to learn about – complex needs, learning disabilities, Autism and sensory impairments
Empathy, resilience and excellent communication skills
Enthusiasm and a commitment to supporting positive outcomes
An Enhanced Child & Adult DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Teaching Personnel
Why Join This School?

A collaborative, welcoming and supportive team
Ongoing training and development opportunities
A role where no two days are the same
The chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact on the lives of young people
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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