Primary Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant - Primary Schools
Manchester Immediate Opportunities Full-Time & Part-Time Aspire People

Have you worked with children but don't have a formal Teaching Assistant qualification?

Aspire People are currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work across primary schools in Manchester.

Now that schools are back for the new academic year, we're looking to speak with people who have recent experience working with children or young people and want to bring those skills into a school environment.

You don't necessarily need a TA qualification. We're interested in people who can demonstrate the right experience, attitude and ability to build positive relationships with children.

Your background could include youth work, tutoring, mentoring, childcare, sports coaching, children's activities or previous school-based work .

The Role May Include:

Supporting pupils within the classroom
Providing 1:1 and small-group support
Assisting with Reading, Writing and Maths activities
Supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs
Helping children remain engaged with learning
Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
Encouraging confidence, independence and social development
Supporting pupils during breaktimes and transitions
Working closely with teachers and other support staff

We're Looking For:

Recent experience working with children or young people
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Patient, supportive and adaptable approach
Confidence working with different ages and needs
Genuine interest in working within a primary school
Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Transferable Experience Could Include:

Youth work
Professional tutoring
Sports coaching
Childcare
Mentoring
Nursery/early years work
Children's activity programmes
Previous school experience

A formal TA qualification is not essential for the right candidate , although relevant qualifications and school experience would be advantageous.

Why Aspire People?

Immediate opportunities
Full-time and part-time positions
Daily, short-term and long-term work
Potential permanent school opportunities
Access to a wide network of primary schools
Dedicated consultant support

If you've already built experience working with children and are now considering a move into education, get in touch with Aspire People today.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.