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Learning Support Assistant

Milk Education - The UK’s First Environmentally Friendly Education Recruitment Agency.
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M22 5HZ, England

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The position is for a Learning Support Assistant in a specialist school in Manchester, focusing on children with Autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).
  • Candidates should have a genuine passion for working with children with additional needs, particularly PDA, and strong communication skills are essential.
  • While experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) or education is beneficial, full training will be provided, making prior experience not mandatory.
  • The role offers a salary of £19,000 to £22,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
  • This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing careers in Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Educational Psychology, or SEN Teaching.

Are you passionate about supporting children with Autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)? Join us as a Learning Support Assistant and make a meaningful impact in a specialist school in Manchester

This school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for children with Autism and profound multiple learning difficulties, offering a range of therapies including Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy to support student development.

An Ideal Opportunity for Those Interested in Careers in:

?? Clinical Psychology?? Speech and Language Therapy?? Occupational Therapy?? Educational Psychology?? SEN Teaching

What You'll Be Doing:

Providing 1:1 and small group support to children with PDA and Autism.Using creative and personalised strategies to help manage emotional and behavioural challenges.Collaborating with teachers and therapists to create a holistic learning environment.Offering sensitive personal care and ensuring a safe, nurturing space for students to thrive.

What We're Looking For:

?? A genuine passion for working with children with additional needs, particularly PDA.?? Patience, empathy, and creativity in your approach.?? Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust.?? Experience in SEN or education is beneficial but not essential - full training provided!?? An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).

Why Join Us?

? Gain hands-on experience in SEN education and therapy.? Receive comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.? Work within a supportive, inclusive, and professional team.? Build a strong foundation for a rewarding career in SEN and therapy.

About us

We are a purpose-driven teaching supply agency, committed to putting educators first and supporting schools across the UK. We also partner with Make Life Kind Charity to bring inspiring speakers into schools, helping young people tackle important topics with confidence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

How to Apply:

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, send us your CV today! For more information, feel free to reach out-we'd love to hear from you.

Start making a real difference in children's lives while building a rewarding and inspiring career in SEN and therapy!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.