Total 198 Junior Executive level Education / Training job vacancies in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Learning Support Assistant Roles in Manchester

Are you looking for your next Learning Support Assistant/SEND Teaching Assistant role in Manchester? Are you an enthusiastic and resilient individual with a passion for supporting children and young people with SEND?

Why Hays?

Hays Education works with an extensive network of schools, providing Learning Support and Teaching Assistants to SEND schools in Manchester and surrounding areas for over 25 years. We offer competitive daily rates of £95 - £115 and access to free online professional development training. You will also join our Hays Refer a Friend Scheme where you could receive £350 for every successful referral. We also provide full holiday entitlement and access to exclusive jobs which are not advertised in the public domain.

About You

• Previous experience working with children and young people with SEND
• An empathetic and patient individual with a passion for supporting students' learning and development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to provide tailored support and implement behaviour plans
• The ability to work independently and effectively in a team
• Enhanced DBS certificate (or be happy to obtain one)
• Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks

If you are looking for your next learning support/SEN teaching assistant role, please email your CV to Amy Fitzgerald at Hays Education.

Alternatively, if this job is not right for you, but you are looking for a new position in Education, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT ROLES - SEN

WHY HAYS?

Hays Education works with an extensive network of schools, providing Learning Support and Teaching Assistants to SEN schools in Manchester and surrounding areas for over 25 years. We offer competitive daily rates of £95 - £115 and access to free online professional development training. You will also join our Hays Refer a Friend scheme where you could receive £250 for every successful referral. We also provide full holiday entitlement and access to exclusive jobs which are not advertised in the public domain. We will work with you on your behalf, meeting your requirements to find the ideal position that meets your needs.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have to have referenceable experience with Special Needs pupils in a school environment or equivalent. It is essential to have excellent communication skills in order to have a good working relationship with pupils, teachers and parents. With a good knowledge and understanding of what it takes to work with pupils with SEN, you will need to be a confident and patient individual who has competent behaviour management skills.

If you are looking for your next learning support assistant role in January 2025, and believe you have the necessary skills and requirements for these positions, please contact Amy Fitzgerald at Hays Education.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Salary: Starting Salary – Scale SC3: £24,442.20 (FTE £28,544) Salary is per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance
Location: Nightingale Community Academy, Tooting, SW17 7DF
Contract: Permanent, Term-time only
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Nightingale Community Academy is a special school in Wandsworth for 120 boys aged 5 to 19 with social emotional and mental health needs.
Primary pupils benefit from a purpose-built classroom hub and outdoor adventure playground and access to weekly music lessons and a comprehensive therapy service. Secondary and post-16 students are offered a broad curriculum including vocational courses such as motor vehicle studies, construction, horticulture and hospitality. All pupils benefit from regular animal therapy at Tom’s Farm, which is located on the spacious school site.
Staff at Nightingale Community Academy take pride in the development of young people in a safe and stimulating environment and are offered a rewarding and varied career in return. We are looking for enthusiastic Learning Support Professionals with drive and creativity to join our dedicated and welcoming team to support the delivery of our curriculum, across the school (Primary, KS3 & 4, 6th Form), to enable our pupils to make exceptional progress in all aspects of school life. We are looking for experienced staff and Graduates to deliver ‘quality first’ learning experiences that challenge and engage. You will supervise and provide support for pupils to help improve engagement in learning, remove barriers to learning, improve attainment and promote their self-confidence and emotional well-being, whilst creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment.
The role provides routine opportunities for professional development that can lead to qualified teacher status or the completion of accredited therapeutic courses.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.
Nightingale Community Academy is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact the school.
To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact the school office.Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.
Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.
Closing Date: Friday 22nd November 2024 at 8am
Interviews: From 25th November 2024
Nightingale Community Academy and Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Learning Support AssistantThe role is Permanent, Term-Time (approx., 36 weeks per annum) Monday to Friday (08:30 – 17:00) Salary: £25,317 - £28,800 pro rata, depending on experience (£21,700 - £24,656 salary for term-time, 36 weeks pa). Plus, a central London allowance of £1000 per annum To Start: ASAPLearning Support Assistant (Term-Time, Permanent) Euston, LondonDo you want to be part of a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated friendly Teachers, Therapists and Learning Support Assistants helping children with social and communication difficulties to blossom and thrive? Do you have a passion for learning, excellent inter-personal skills and are confident, enthusiastic, calm, supportive, resilient and adaptable? Due to expanding numbers we welcome you to apply to join our team. About us:
Blossom House School is an Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” specialist school for children aged 3 - 19 years of age with speech, language and communication difficulties. We provide a nurturing environment for children from Foundation Stage, Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Post-16. Although many of the children have some associated difficulties such as fine motor problems or poor organisational skills, they are all within the average range of cognitive abilities. Part of Blossom House, Euston, is a specialist independent day school based near Euston, London. We currently have children aged 3 to 12 years; however, we aim to grow our provision with the children throughout the primary and secondary phase. Our school has a unique atmosphere created by its totally dedicated, highly professional and caring staff. We acknowledge specific strengths and support individual weaknesses, so that each child “blossoms” and has the opportunity to fulfil his or her potential. What the role involves: The Learning Support Assistant role involves supporting secondary children, assisting the class teacher and therapists, helping to maintain the learning environments and assisting with administration. You may be required to provide ad-hoc or dedicated 1:1 support to specific children and also to provide whole-class support in lessons. We offer: Small class sizes and the opportunity to work 1-1 with children where possible in a well-equipped building. Support from an enthusiastic and dedicated team of Therapy staff and Teachers who will work alongside you in the classroom. Our Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Art Therapists, Music Therapists, and Play Therapists aim to maximise each child’s potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. Continued professional development and training. The opportunity to obtain a City & Guilds accredited training course in Behaviour Support Management while working here. We will also train you on how to use Makaton, a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. An opportunity to pursue a career in Teaching or Therapy where applicable. Great staff non-contractual benefits such as free lunch on Wednesdays, termly wellbeing claims, annual bonuses and pay rises and a friendly nurturing environment. UK Healthcare cash plan designed to help cover your “day to day” healthcare expenditure such as Optical and Dental bills and offers cash back (up to policy limits) for a variety of different medical treatments. It also offers lifestyle benefits and discounted gym membership. The ideal candidate will have: Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff. Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning. Excellent English skills (clear written and spoken English) along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills. The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers. Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly Secondary children on the Autism Spectrum. The ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs. The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential. Closing Date: 2nd December 2024If you wish to apply for the post, please download the application form from the website and email your completed application form detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification along with the recruitment activity (on the last page of the advert) by the closing date. This role is subject to the relevant Safeguarding checks, which will include an Enhanced DBS check, the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We can only shortlist based on completed applications and not CV’s alone.

Hours: 32.5 hours per weekContract: Permanent, term-time onlySalary: £21,158 - £22,805Closing Date: 4/12/2024Interview date: 09/12/2024Location: Southall
About us: At West London College, we are committed to championing innovation and creativity, and we invite you to join us on this journey. We welcome applicants who can share our values of Excellence, Ambition, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation and Inclusion. We have three College sites across West London at Ealing, Hammersmith and Southall. By bringing your skills to the College you will have a wonderful opportunity to make a difference to these students’ education and to their future. As a diverse College in the UK, we offer an exciting, innovative and stimulating work environment with a wide variety of employment opportunities.
About the role:The post holder will work as a member of the KS4 Provision working with students aged 15-16 to support the pastoral and educational needs of Year 11 ‘late arrivals’ referred by the Local Authority (LA) consisting of students who are without a mainstream school place, mainly from out borough schools or from overseas. Working under the direction of the KS4 Coordinator and Senior College Leadership Team the role also includes an extra administrative component. If you have a passion for supporting students with a range of abilities and are looking for a new opportunity, we would love to hear from you. For more information please have a look at the job description which outlines the role and person specification in further detail.
What we offer: Our team are important to us and we offer a wide range of benefits to recognise the hard work put in to supporting our learners. As a member of the support team you will receive: Eye care vouchers Cycle to Work scheme Season ticket loan Computer loan Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Continuous Professional Development Access to the Colleges Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Discount at the Colleges on-site hair and beauty salonAccess to Perkbox, our rewards and discounts platform
Important Information: The safety and welfare of our learners and staff is extremely important to us and this is why we pride ourselves on our safeguarding procedures. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note, it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activities relevant to children. For further information about our Safeguarding and Prevent policy, please view the documents attached. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. To apply, please complete an application form before the closing date specified, as CVs will not be accepted. Please ensure you also include a supporting statement as part of your application. We may close the application deadline earlier than expected, so please ensure you submit your applications as soon as possible.

Hours: 32.5 hours per weekContract: Permanent, term-time onlySalary: £21,158 - £22,805Closing Date: 4/12/2024Interview date: 09/12/2024Location: Southall
About us: At West London College, we are committed to championing innovation and creativity, and we invite you to join us on this journey. We welcome applicants who can share our values of Excellence, Ambition, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation and Inclusion. We have three College sites across West London at Ealing, Hammersmith and Southall. By bringing your skills to the College you will have a wonderful opportunity to make a difference to these students’ education and to their future. As a diverse College in the UK, we offer an exciting, innovative and stimulating work environment with a wide variety of employment opportunities.
About the role:The post holder will work as a member of the KS4 Provision working with students aged 15-16 to support the pastoral and educational needs of Year 11 ‘late arrivals’ referred by the Local Authority (LA) consisting of students who are without a mainstream school place, mainly from out borough schools or from overseas. Working under the direction of the KS4 Coordinator and Senior College Leadership Team the role also includes an extra administrative component. If you have a passion for supporting students with a range of abilities and are looking for a new opportunity, we would love to hear from you. For more information please have a look at the job description which outlines the role and person specification in further detail.
What we offer: Our team are important to us and we offer a wide range of benefits to recognise the hard work put in to supporting our learners. As a member of the support team you will receive: Eye care vouchers Cycle to Work scheme Season ticket loan Computer loan Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Continuous Professional Development Access to the Colleges Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Discount at the Colleges on-site hair and beauty salonAccess to Perkbox, our rewards and discounts platform
Important Information: The safety and welfare of our learners and staff is extremely important to us and this is why we pride ourselves on our safeguarding procedures. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note, it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activities relevant to children. For further information about our Safeguarding and Prevent policy, please view the documents attached. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. To apply, please complete an application form before the closing date specified, as CVs will not be accepted. Please ensure you also include a supporting statement as part of your application. We may close the application deadline earlier than expected, so please ensure you submit your applications as soon as possible.

Learning Support AssistantThe role is a Permanent, Term-Time only role
Monday to Friday (08:30am – 17:00pm) (approx. 36 teaching weeks per annum)
No working required during school holidays
Salary from: £25,317 - £28,800 pro rata, depending on experience (£21,700 - £24,656 salary for term-time, 36 weeks pa)To Start: ASAPAre you outgoing and confident with consistent energy and enthusiasm?
Are you pro-active?
Do you enjoy working in an environment that is constantly changing?
Do you have a passion for learning and positive re-enforcement?
Are you calm under pressure and resilient when faced with challenging behaviour?
If you answered yes to all of the above AND have a passion for working with children with social and communication needs then you are the Learning Support Assistant we are looking for!
Our special outstanding school is constantly growing, providing a supportive, nurturing learning environment for more and more children. Due to this expansion we have an opportunity for you to be a part of a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated friendly Teachers, Therapists and Learning Support Assistants.
What the role involves:
You will not find yourself getting bored in this role! Each day brings new challenges, opportunities for development and to demonstrate your supportive skills as a Learning Support Assistant. Your role may involve providing ad-hoc or dedicated 1-1 support to specific children and providing whole-class support in lessons. You’ll also help maintain the learning environments, assist with administration and provide ad-hoc management or support with challenging behaviour.
We offer:
A supportive working environment in a modern, well-equipped building.
Small class sizes and the opportunity to work 1-1 with children where possible.
Support from an enthusiastic and dedicated team of Therapy staff and Teachers who will work alongside you in the classroom. Our Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Art Therapists, Music Therapists, and Play Therapists aim to maximise each child’s potential in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Continued professional development and training.
The opportunity to obtain a City & Guilds accredited training course in Behaviour Support Management while working here. We will also train you on how to use Makaton, a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate.
An opportunity to pursue a career in Teaching or Therapy where applicable.
Great staff non-contractual benefits such as free lunch on Fridays, termly wellbeing claims, annual bonuses and pay rises and a friendly nurturing environment.
Close to a good transport network and on-site free parking is available.
UK Healthcare cash plan designed to help cover your “day to day” healthcare expenditure such as Optical and Dental bills and offers cash back (up to policy limits) for a variety of different medical treatments. It also offers lifestyle benefits and discounted gym membership.The ideal candidate will have:
Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.
Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
Good English (clear written and spoken English) and numeracy skills.
Knowledge and experience of behaviour management.
The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children on the Autism Spectrum.
The ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs.
The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.Closing date: 2nd December 2024 Early applications are encouraged

Learning Support Assistant - Greater Manchester

We are partnering with an outstanding SEND and SEMH school, currently seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in supporting children and young people, looking to advance their career in education.

The role involves supporting learners with complex learning needs, either on an individual basis or in small groups within the school's Secondary provision. The school provides a welcoming and inclusive environment and is keen to develop its staff into permanent members of the team.
- Have experience working within an educational setting.
- Be flexible, patient, and adaptable to changing needs.
- Demonstrate strong time management and multitasking skills.
- Communicate effectively as part of a team.
- Dedicated consultants offering personalised support and guidance.
- Access to 1,000+ certified CPD courses, both in-person and virtual.
- Exclusive discounts with major retailers.
- Generous refer-a-friend scheme.
- Outstanding customer service - check out our Google reviews!
- Comprehensive interview preparation with education experts, ensuring you feel confident and ready.

The safeguarding and welfare of children and young people are at the core of our work. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you are not subscribed to the DBS Update Service, we can assist with a new application during the registration process.

Additionally, we provide all registered candidates with free safeguarding and Prevent Duty training.

If you're ready to make a positive impact and join a supportive educational community, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will support our students with patience and sensitivity, contributing to our School’s mission.As a member of our friendly Learning Support Team, you will help students actively engage in both academic and social activities. We value and respect individual differences, viewing them as opportunities rather than obstacles to achievement.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, confident working with young people, and comfortable addressing a variety of educational needs.
We encourage prospective candidates to arrange a visit to our School. Please note, we reserve the right to conduct interviews as applications are received, prior to the advertised deadline.Please refer to the Job Profile and Terms Summary for further information.

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANTKS3/4 (Special Educational Needs Department) Scale 4 (Point 4:7) 30.83 hours per week fixed term contract (term time only) Annual salary : £29,412 per annum (pro-rata) Actual Salary : £22,491 An exciting opportunity to join our dedicated Learning Support Department, the appointed candidate will be able to demonstrate a willingness to be flexible and adaptable as part of a busy and committed support team. The successful candidate will need to be skilled in working with young people with social, emotional and mental health difficulties that significantly affect learning. Our LSAs work closely with teachers to support young people with a range of learning needs to enhance their learning across the curriculum both on a 1:1 basis and in small groups and would be able to enthuse and motivate, bringing creativity and initiative to the role. Ability to support high level learning in English and/or Mathematics an advantage. In return we offer the opportunity to become part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team where you can develop your skills as a valued member of our staff. Experience preferred.
Camden School for Girls is a heavily oversubscribed 11-18, four form entry girls’ school. We provide a dynamic and nurturing learning environment for all of our students, have a strong sense of community and foster an environment where everyone feels valued. We have been identified five times by government ministers as one of the top 100 schools in the country. have a strong sense of community and we foster an environment where everyone feels valued. For an application form and job description (CVs not acceptable) please visit the vacancy section of our website or apply through E-Teach. Closing date: Friday 6th December 2024Interviews : w/c Monday 9th December 2024We reserve the right to interview any suitable candidates ahead of the closing date The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

St Matthew’s is a one form entry Primary School which is committed to providing a high standard of education within a Christian environment where every pupil is valued as an individual. It is our aim that all pupils reach their full potential, take responsibility for themselves and their actions, show respect and concern for others, and care for the natural world. Our children move on to the next stage of their education with enthusiasm, curiosity and a love of learning. The Governors would like to appoint a person who has experience of working with primary school children. The successful candidate will work as part of a team under the guidance of the class teacher in order to support children. We are looking for an energetic, patient and calm individual who will be pro-active in supporting and engaging pupils to achieve their full potential, academically and socially under the direction and guidance of the class teacher. CV’s are not acceptedClosing date: Monday 2nd December 2024Interview date: Thursday 5th December 2024 (a.m.)Safeguarding recruitment statement St Matthew’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Suitable candidates for the post will be able to demonstrate the following: Excellent written and oral skills Strong literacy and numeracy skills and an ability to explain methods in a clear and simple way. The ability to work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility when required, under the guidance of the class teacher A reflective caring and committed attitude Be trustworthy and able to maintain confidences Be practical and be able to use their own initiative Be committed to promoting equal opportunities within school Be sympathetic to the aims and values of a Church of England School (Please note that this does not mean you have to be a Christian to be considered for this post)

We are currently hiring for a Learning & Behaviour Support Assistant to begin at a dynamic school in Bolton, Greater Manchester. This is a temporary role with the view to becoming permanent, beginning as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will assist the Year Progress Leads in ensuring that all students maximise their progress and attainment by supporting them to remove any barriers to learning. They need to be role models in terms of conduct, dress and professionalism and in the way that colleagues and students are treated. The postholder is expected to support the academy’s ethos at all times. They will liaise closely with the staff across the academy to ensure that the students pastoral needs are fully met.

Purpose of the Job:

Support the Teachers and Year Progress Leads in overseeing the academic, pastoral and welfare of all students.
Support positive behaviour through a range of interventions, rewards and consequences, using careful analysis of data to identify students in need.
Support the welfare of the students; follow up incidents, maintain accurate and detailed records, meet with parents as required, liaise with appropriate support staff, liaise with outside agencies as appropriate.
Support the organisation of any whole year group trips or other activities, such as alternative curriculum days, charity events, options process, enrichment and programmes of revision, as appropriate to the year group.
Respond to parental enquiries as appropriate through telephone calls, emails and meetings, and keep accurate records of all communication with parents.
Support the monitoring of attendance of all students and work with tutors, the Attendance Officer and Year Progress Leads to maintain excellent attendance across the year group, putting interventions in place as appropriate.
Ensure that all students are properly safeguarded at all times
Contribute to the personal development of all students.
Encourage and motivate students’ involvement in critical events (e.g. induction, work experience, interviews, career guidance, etc).
Offering support to students with welfare problems, through discussion, practical resolutions and where necessary signpost to support
Contribute to the mentoring of under-performing students.
Support the aims, values, mission and ethos of the academy and participate in a team approach to all aspects of school life
Attend and contribute to staff meetings and INSET days as required, and identify areas of personal practice and experience to develop.
Safeguarding

Ensure personal understanding of the duties and responsibilities in relation to child protection and the safeguarding of children and young people. This includes understanding of the academy Child Protection Policy, Safeguarding policy and Code of Conduct.
Ensure all issues relating to pupils are reported immediately to the delegated member of staff
Attend mandatory training and refreshers to ensure a personal and up to date understanding of safeguarding requirements
Health, Safety & Security

Ensure a personal awareness of and compliance with, policies and procedures related to health, safety, and security, confidentiality, and data protection
Ensure concerns are reported immediately to the delegated member of staff
Attend mandatory training and refreshers to ensure personal and up to date understanding of relevant policies and practices
Equity, Diversity & Inclusivity

Contribute to the development of a workplace culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusivity
Other Duties

The post holder may be expected to carry out duties other than those given in the job description where the level of responsibility is similar and he/she has appropriate qualifications or receives appropriate training to carry out these duties
To embody the academy’s values both on and off site.
As a new academy, job roles will evolve as the school grows and develops. The above list is not exhaustive and may be subject to amendment in due course in discussion with the relevant employee.
MAT Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in line with KCSIE 2023. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process.

MAT Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer; therefore, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Learning Support Assistant Role - January 2025

Hays Education are seeking a Learning Support Assistant for an SEN School in Manchester to join their provision team in January 2025. This individual must be passionate and committed to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is a temporary role with the potential to become permanent.

Why Hays?

Hays Education works with an extensive network of schools, providing Learning Support and Teaching Assistants to SEND schools in Manchester and surrounding areas for over 25 years. We offer competitive daily rates of £95 - £115 and access to free online professional development training. You will also join our Hays Refer a Friend Scheme where you could receive £350 for every successful referral. We provide full holiday entitlement and access to exclusive jobs which are not advertised in the public domain.

About You

• Experience working with children and young people with SEND
• A compassionate, nurturing and patient individual
• Strong differentiated communication techniques
• Able to provide tailored support and give structure to students
• The ability to work both independently and effectively in a team
• Enhanced DBS certificate (or be happy to obtain one)
• Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks

If you are looking for your next learning support assistant role in January 2025, please contact Amy Fitzgerald at Hays Education to discuss this opportunity further.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant



Contract type- Permanent, Full Time

Hours - 40 hrs , (including 5 hours paid lunch)

Salary- £23,795 per annum

Location- Nacro Education Centre -Chatham

We are Nacro. We see your future, whatever the past.

We believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.

That's why our housing, education, justice and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And it's why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.

What do we offer?


Small class sizes.

Administration is included as part of the working week, so little need to take work home.

An alternative route to gaining teaching experience.

Learning and development - Nacro offers all staff the opportunity to develop within their role, and progress through the organisation, via different platforms, through the organisation.

Supportive, experienced staff on site, to assist with training, development, and mentoring.

A solid, achievable, demonstrable career path.


Who are we looking for?

We are in search of a Learning Support Assistant to join our Education Centre Based in Chatham. The role is to assist and support teaching staff delivering a broad spectrum of academic and vocational subject areas within the classroom and around the centre.

We are a supportive and friendly team, who work together to ensure quality of our provision, within the local community to support the needs of the locality.

What will I be doing as a Learning Support Assistant?

A Learning Support Assistant plays a critical role in creating a positive learning environment to support learners in achieve their goals. You will ensure that learners receive high quality support to enable them to make good progress from their starting points.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

Identify and maintain focus on achievement of desired outcomes for learners across all subject areas looking at a variety of progression destinations to ensure they are preparing for and participating in suitable opportunities.


Have a good understanding of all learners' needs, including LDD/SEND and supportive strategies that are included in the group profile and initial assessment.

Actively engage and motivate learners in decisions that affect them whilst supporting the delivery of tailored programmes that cater for the specific needs, interests, and abilities of each individual learner

Provide feedback to teaching staff on progress of learners, against targets set, including qualifications and pastoral support needs.

Develop relationships and liaise with appropriate external agencies in support of learner's needs and work collaboratively in a multi-agency setting as required.


Requirements for this role:


Previous experience in supporting young people in an education setting is desirable

Experience of working with LLDD students with a SEN is desirable.

L2 English & Maths is essential.

An Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS check is essential.


We are looking for the following skills/attribute:

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of Autistic young people? Do you believe in the power of education to unlock their potential and nurture their learning potential? If so, we invite you to be a part of our dedicated team at our new school for autistic young people in Kingston, Spring School.
Spring School will give learners the support and challenge they need to reach their full learning potential. The school will have academic, personal, social and independent targets to provide autistic learners with ambitious aspirations. Learners will work towards gaining academic and vocational qualifications, that will help them succeed in the world beyond school.
As a Teaching and Learning Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the development of our learners, creating a safe and engaging space for them to thrive. Your responsibilities will include:
Providing person centred, day to day support, delivering 1:1, paired and small group teaching, and learner sessions
Supervise and support our learners to engage in community-based learning and educational visits.
Use your creativity daily to support lesson plans through preparing materials and resources.
Support our learners to develop crucial life skills, meet their goals and aspirations through communication, independence and participation.
We are looking for:
Compassion: A deep understanding and empathy for the challenges faced by autistic young people.
Patience: The ability to provide consistent, patient, and encouraging support.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt teaching methods and approaches to suit individual needs.
Team Spirit: A collaborative mindset to work alongside educators, therapists, and families.
Why Join Us?
Meaningful Work: Make a genuine impact on the lives of autistic young people and contribute to their personal and academic growth.
Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career in special education.
Supportive Community: Join a close-knit team that values your insights and celebrates every achievement, big or small.
Come make a difference with us – apply today!
Interview date- Thursday 5th December 2024
Closing date- Thursday 28th November 2024
Start date- January 2025
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.