Learning Support Assistant - Manchester
| Job title: | Learning Support Assistant - Manchester |
| Contract type: | Temporary |
| Location: | Manchester |
| Industry: | Secondary |
| Salary: | £85 - £95 per day |
| Reference: | 0000281449_1731691037 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | natalie.dobbin@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
Learning Support Assistant (Secondary School) - ManchesterPosition: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary (with potential to become permanent for the right candidate)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Aspire People are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong academic background and a passion for helping students achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with additional needs, ensuring they can access the curriculum effectively.
* Assist in the delivery of tailored interventions in core subjects: Maths, English, and Science.
* Collaborate with teaching staff to create an inclusive learning environment and implement strategies that support student engagement.
Support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those with:
* Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
* Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
* Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties
* Dyslexia and other learning difficulties
Requirements:
* Strong academic background in core subjects (Maths, English, Science) - minimum of A-levels or equivalent.
* Previous experience working with SEND students in a school setting, ideally at the secondary level.
* A genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning.
* Knowledge of effective strategies for supporting students with ASC, ADHD, SEMH, and dyslexia.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and adapt to a dynamic school environment.
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 a compassionate and committed individual with a strong academic background and experience in supporting students with SEND, Aspire People 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.
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