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Learning Support Assistant

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 19,800 - 24,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Knutsford, Cheshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant - SEN School
 
 Location: East Cheshire
 Pay: £97.50 per day | Opportunity for a permanent contract
 Job Type: Full-Time | Long-Term to Permanent
 Start Date: September 2026

New academic year. New opportunity. New you. 

Start September 2026 by making a genuine difference in the life of a pupil within a supportive specialist SEN school set in the beautiful Cheshire countryside.

We are seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to support students aged 11-16 with a range of additional and complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), PMLD, communication and sensory needs, and associated neurological conditions.

This is a particularly rewarding opportunity to work closely with a student with an EHCP who displays challenging behaviour. Previous experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour, emotional regulation or complex additional needs is highly desirable. You will need to be patient, resilient, consistent and confident in providing calm, structured support.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside teachers, therapists and SEN professionals to support individual EHCP and learning targets, encourage independence and promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small-group SEN support
Support students with complex needs and challenging behaviour
Promote communication, engagement and emotional regulation
Implement strategies linked to EHCP targets
Work collaboratively with teaching and therapy teams
Create a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment
Support with personal care where requiredThe Ideal Candidate:

Previous experience in an SEN, specialist education or challenging behaviour setting essential
Experience supporting challenging behaviour highly desirable
Patient, resilient and adaptable
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Passionate about supporting young people to succeed
Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirableWhat's on Offer:

Supportive and welcoming school environment
Excellent SEN training, CPD and career progression
Specialist training opportunities
Strong focus on staff wellbeing
Long-term and permanent opportunitiesMake September 2026 your fresh start. Apply today and begin the new academic year in a role where you can make a real difference every day.

Apply today or contact our Manchester branch on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity.

TimePlan Education Group Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.

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