Role: Learning Support Assistant
Location: M24, Manchester
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM - 3:45 PM (30-minute lunch)
Pay: £13.69 to £15.87 per hour
Start Date: September 2025
Duration: Long-term
Reeson Education is recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist primary setting in the M24 area. This is a full-time, long-term Learning Support Assistant role, starting in September, supporting pupils aged 2 to 11 with a wide range of additional and complex needs.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll work alongside a skilled team of professionals in a purpose-built SEN environment. You'll support pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, global developmental delay, MLD, physical disabilities, communication needs (including non-verbal pupils), and more. No two days will be the same - and this Learning Support Assistant role will give you the chance to make a meaningful difference every day.
Learning Support Assistant Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support across classes as a Learning Support Assistant
- Support pupils aged 2-11 with a range of complex needs and learning difficulties
- Assist with personal care, mobility, feeding, and sensory activities as required
- Use communication aids and visual supports as part of your Learning Support Assistant duties
- Work alongside therapists, SENDCos, and teaching staff to ensure holistic support
- Encourage social, emotional, and behavioural development in line with EHCP targets
- Implement calming strategies, routine support, and positive reinforcement
- Ensure a safe, inclusive, and structured environment for pupils as a Learning Support Assistant
- Participate in training, reviews, and team meetings
- Be a consistent, caring, and proactive presence throughout the school day
Learning Support Assistant Requirements:
- Experience in a similar Learning Support Assistant role or supporting SEN pupils
- Confidence working with non-verbal pupils and those with complex communication needs
- Calm, patient, and resilient nature - essential for SEN environments
- Willingness to assist with personal care and physical needs where required
- Clear communication and strong teamwork skills
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
- Full commitment to a long-term Learning Support Assistant role in a special school
Why Join This School as a Learning Support Assistant?
- Purpose-built special school with excellent facilities and support staff
- Welcoming team and strong multi-agency approach
- Pupils who are full of personality and potential
- Consistent routine with full-time, long-term opportunity
- Competitive hourly pay and regular CPD opportunities
- Make a real difference to pupils and families who need it most
- Ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career as a Learning Support Assistant
If you're a passionate and adaptable Learning Support Assistant ready for a new challenge in September, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and start your next chapter as a Learning Support Assistant with Reeson Education.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.
Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%
