Learning Support Assistant (SEN) New

Learning Support Assistant

Secure Your September Opportunity This Summer

East Manchester | September Starts Available | Full-Time Roles

Graduated This Summer? Take the First Step Towards a Meaningful Career

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.

Why Start with Teaching Personnel?

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.

✅ What You'll Gain

• 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

Your Role

As a Graduate Learning Support Assistant, you will:

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 engagement
Make a genuine difference to young people's educational journeys

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

⭐ 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

‍ Ideal For Graduates In:

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

We're Looking For People Who Are:

✔ 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

Get Ahead Before September

While schools are closed for summer, now is the ideal time to register with Teaching Personnel and secure your role for the new academic year.

Start September with confidence, gain experience that opens doors, and begin a career where you can make a real difference every day. Apply today.

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.
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