Learning Support Assistant (SEN

Learning Support Assistant Secure Your September Opportunity This Summer

East Manchester | September Starts Available | Full-Time Roles

The summer holidays are the perfect time to get ahead and secure a role for September.

Teaching Personnel is partnering with welcoming and inclusive schools across East Manchester to recruit ambitious Graduate Learning Support Assistants for the new academic year. Whether you're considering a future in teaching, educational psychology, therapy, social work, or youth work, this role offers invaluable hands‑on experience that will set you apart.

Don't just start a job, start building your future.

By joining at the beginning of the academic year, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in school life, develop meaningful relationships with pupils, and gain consistent experience from day one.

• Practical experience supporting children and young people with additional needs
• Exposure to Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and SEND support
• Insight into careers in teaching, psychology, therapy, social work, and pastoral care
• Experience that strengthens applications for PGCEs, teacher training, and postgraduate study
• Ongoing professional development and accredited training

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Promote confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing
• Help create engaging and inclusive learning environments
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff
• Encourage positive behaviour and student engagementli>
• Make a genuine difference to young people's educational journeys

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• FREE CPD and accredited training courses
• Long-term, permanent, and flexible opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to a wide network of East Manchester schools
• Personalised career guidance and progression opportunities

• Psychology
• Education Studies
• Childhood Studies
• Sociology
• Criminology
• Health & Social Care
• Sports Science
• Youth Work
• Social Sciences

• Passionate about supporting young people
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Strong communicators and positive role models
• Eager to learn and develop professionally
• Available Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.