Job Description:

Learning Support Assistant (Primary & Secondary SEN) Bury, Greater Manchester | Teaching Personnel Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work across specialist SEN provisions in Bury, supporting pupils aged 3-19 years with a range of complex needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), communication needs, and associated learning difficulties.

These welcoming and supportive settings provide tailored education to help pupils develop academically, socially, emotionally, and independently, ensuring every young person can achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

✅ Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups

✅ Assist young people with a range of SEND needs to access learning and achieve individual targets

✅ Promote communication, confidence, independence, and social development

✅ Support sensory, practical, and engagement-based learning activities

✅ Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff

✅ Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

✅ Support pupils with personal care and daily living skills where required

✅ Create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

⭐ We're Looking For Someone Who

✨ Is patient, caring, resilient, and enthusiastic

✨ Has experience supporting children or young people with SEND, care, youth work, healthcare, or similar backgrounds

✨ Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff

✨ Is proactive and able to adapt to individual learning needs

✨ Is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and succeed

✨ Is available for full-time work

➕ Desirable Experience

Previous experience within SEN schools, specialist provisions, care settings, or educational support roles

Knowledge of ASD, SLD, PMLD, or communication difficulties

Experience supporting personal care

Understanding of PECS, Makaton, or alternative communication methods

Relevant SEND qualifications or training

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

Competitive weekly pay

Free CPD and specialist SEN training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Long-term opportunities within specialist education settings

A highly rewarding role where every achievement is celebrated

Potential pathways into teaching, therapy, psychology, and specialist education careers

Apply Today

If you're looking for a fulfilling opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Teaching Personnel in Bury and help support pupils to develop confidence, independence, and reach their full potential every day.

Apply now with Teaching Personnel.

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.
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