Learning Support Assistant – Manchester

City, Manchester
Aspire People
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young people’s lives?

Do you possess a kind and patient demeanor, along with experience in an educational setting? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Aspire People are excited to be working with a secondary school located in Manchester is seeking 2 dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant’s to join their team starting ASAP.

The role is full time during term time (Monday to Friday), providing one-on-one support to pupils with learning difficulties. Your primary responsibilities will include:
Supporting students with their educational and social development
Assisting teachers in creating a nurturing learning environment
Helping pupils to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential

To be put forward for this role you must have:
A kind, patient, and empathetic manner
Possess experience working with young people, ideally in an educational setting
Have experience supporting students with SEND
Be passionate about education and dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential
Demonstrate reliability, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic

If you have a degree relevant to the role or a teaching assistant qualification this would desired but not essential, but you must have previous UK experience working with children with SEND.

In this role you will be under the supervision of the class teacher and support children with special educational needs including Autism, physical disabilities, and Sensory impairments in and outside of the classroom.

All candidates who register with Aspire People will have 2 years referencing taken up and will be required to have an enhanced DBS check completed and must be on the update service.

We also offer a referral bonus of up to 250 for recommendations of candidates suitable for any of the roles we are recruiting for.

If you are committed to making a difference and ready to join a supportive team, we would love to hear from you!

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.