Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Do you have a caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach, with a genuine desire to help every pupil reach their full potential?

Our client is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Manchester on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference every single day. You'll play an important role in supporting pupils with special educational needs, helping them develop their confidence, independence, communication, and learning skills in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment.

If you're someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, celebrating individual achievements, and helping young people overcome challenges, this could be the perfect next step in your career!

✨ What's on Offer?

• Salary: £24,500–£28,500 per year, depending on experience.

• Contract: Full-time, permanent position.

• Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester.

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils with additional learning needs.

• A rewarding role where no two days are the same.

• The chance to be part of a specialist educational environment focused on individual development and pupil wellbeing.

💛 Key Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with special educational needs.

• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging, accessible, and appropriately differentiated learning activities.

• Supporting pupils with their communication, social interaction, emotional development, and independence.

• Helping create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.

• Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting pupils with emotional regulation where required.

• Adapting activities and approaches to meet individual learning needs and abilities.

• Supporting pupils throughout the school day, including during classroom activities and other school routines.

• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils while promoting their confidence and self-esteem.

• Working closely with teachers and other support staff to monitor progress and contribute to pupils' development.

• Following individual support plans, safeguarding procedures, and school policies.

🌟 The Ideal Candidate Will Have

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, understanding, and genuinely committed to helping children and young people with additional needs thrive.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs (SEN).

• Experience working in a SEN school, mainstream school, or another relevant educational or care setting.

• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach.

• A good understanding of additional learning needs and the challenges some pupils may face.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to adapt to different situations and respond calmly and positively.

• A proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• A genuine passion for helping pupils develop their confidence, independence, and life skills.

• The right to work in the UK.

• An Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to complete the required checks.

🏫 Why Consider This Opportunity?

Working in a specialist SEN school is an incredibly rewarding experience. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on pupils' everyday lives, helping them overcome barriers, discover their strengths, and achieve milestones both big and small.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Learning Support Assistant or someone with a background in education, childcare, or care who is looking to develop their career within special educational needs.

If you're passionate about making education accessible to every child and want a role where your contribution genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you!

📩 Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're caring, motivated, and passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Submit your CV today or get in touch with our team to find out more about this exciting full-time, permanent Learning Support Assistant position in Manchester!