Learning Support Assistant (SEN)
| Posting date: | 09 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £102 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 January 2026 |
| Location: | Swinton, Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 196949 |
Summary
Learning Support Assistant - Primary School (Swinton)
Location: Swinton
Role Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP / Flexible
We are currently recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to work within a welcoming primary school in Swinton, supporting a small group of pupils with additional needs across the school day.
This role will involve working with 3-4 pupils, both in and out of the classroom, and taking the lead on small group interventions to support academic progress, communication, and social development.
The Role:
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Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEN, SEMH, and learning difficulties
Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEN, SEMH, and learning difficulties
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Delivering and leading small group interventions in literacy, numeracy, and social skills
Delivering and leading small group interventions in literacy, numeracy, and social skills
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Providing in-class support to help pupils access the curriculum
Providing in-class support to help pupils access the curriculum
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Encouraging engagement, confidence, and independence
Encouraging engagement, confidence, and independence
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Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement tailored support strategies
Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement tailored support strategies
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Monitoring progress and providing feedback where required
Monitoring progress and providing feedback where required
The Ideal Candidate:
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Experience working as a Learning Support Assistant or SEN Teaching Assistant
Experience working as a Learning Support Assistant or SEN Teaching Assistant
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Confident leading small group work or interventions
Confident leading small group work or interventions
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Patient, nurturing, and proactive in supporting pupils with additional needs
Patient, nurturing, and proactive in supporting pupils with additional needs
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Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
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An understanding of inclusive practice within a primary school setting
An understanding of inclusive practice within a primary school setting
What's on Offer:
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A rewarding role within a supportive primary school environment
A rewarding role within a supportive primary school environment
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Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils requiring additional support
Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils requiring additional support
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Ongoing support from SENploy and the school team
Ongoing support from SENploy and the school team
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Full-time, consistent work during term time
Full-time, consistent work during term time
If you are a Learning Support Assistant who is confident supporting multiple pupils and leading small group interventions, we would love to hear from you.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
Location: Swinton
Role Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP / Flexible
We are currently recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to work within a welcoming primary school in Swinton, supporting a small group of pupils with additional needs across the school day.
This role will involve working with 3-4 pupils, both in and out of the classroom, and taking the lead on small group interventions to support academic progress, communication, and social development.
The Role:
-
Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEN, SEMH, and learning difficulties
Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEN, SEMH, and learning difficulties
-
Delivering and leading small group interventions in literacy, numeracy, and social skills
Delivering and leading small group interventions in literacy, numeracy, and social skills
-
Providing in-class support to help pupils access the curriculum
Providing in-class support to help pupils access the curriculum
-
Encouraging engagement, confidence, and independence
Encouraging engagement, confidence, and independence
-
Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement tailored support strategies
Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement tailored support strategies
-
Monitoring progress and providing feedback where required
Monitoring progress and providing feedback where required
The Ideal Candidate:
-
Experience working as a Learning Support Assistant or SEN Teaching Assistant
Experience working as a Learning Support Assistant or SEN Teaching Assistant
-
Confident leading small group work or interventions
Confident leading small group work or interventions
-
Patient, nurturing, and proactive in supporting pupils with additional needs
Patient, nurturing, and proactive in supporting pupils with additional needs
-
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
-
An understanding of inclusive practice within a primary school setting
An understanding of inclusive practice within a primary school setting
What's on Offer:
-
A rewarding role within a supportive primary school environment
A rewarding role within a supportive primary school environment
-
Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils requiring additional support
Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils requiring additional support
-
Ongoing support from SENploy and the school team
Ongoing support from SENploy and the school team
-
Full-time, consistent work during term time
Full-time, consistent work during term time
If you are a Learning Support Assistant who is confident supporting multiple pupils and leading small group interventions, we would love to hear from you.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.