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Learning Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Part Time

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  • Prospero Teaching is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for a specialist school in Tameside, catering to children aged 11-19 with complex learning difficulties and autism spectrum disorders.
  • The role involves providing academic and pastoral support to students, requiring candidates to be suitably qualified and/or experienced.
  • The ideal candidate should have previous experience with additional needs and possess nurturing qualities, with a Teaching Assistant qualification being preferred but not essential.
  • The position offers a minimum daily rate of £85 and operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM during term time.
  • Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately, with the start date being as soon as possible.

Prospero Teaching are recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialist school in Tameside.

The school is for children aged 11-19 years old with complex and profound & multiple learning difficulties, and those on the autism spectrum. Students attending receive a tailored curriculum best suited to their needs and ability and the school offers a fantastic approach to learning.

The role of the LSA is to provide support to both the class teacher and the students, assisting pupils both academically and pastorally across their school day. For this reason, the chosen candidate will be suitably qualified and/or experienced.

The school are looking for someone who is confident, dedicated and excels with working with children.

The role will consist of:

  • Providing tailored support with working with children and SEN
  • Creating a safe environment that allows children to have fun, learn and succeed
  • Academic support 1:1 basis or in small groups
  • Assisting the teacher

The ideal candidate:

  • Someone who can demonstrate the necessary nurturing qualities required to work closely with SEN children
  • Ideally with previous experience caring for those with additional needs
  • Teaching Assistant qualification is ideal but not essential

Position Details:

  • Location - Duckinfield, Tameside
  • Position - Learning Support Assistant
  • Contract Type - Temporary
  • Minimum Daily Rate of pay - £85+
  • Hours - 30am - 3.30pm (Term Time only) Monday - Friday
  • Start Date - ASAP

If this role appeals to you, please apply now. For more information about the role, please contact Zoe McDonald on

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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.