Learning Support Assistant
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (SEN and SEMH)
Area: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Start Date: March 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £105.00 - £120 per day
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
About the School:
Do you have the dedication, patience, and compassion to support children with special educational and social, emotional, and mental health needs to reach their full potential?
We're working with a supportive and forward-thinking specialist school in Oldham that prides itself on creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for every pupil. With a strong team ethos and a child-centred approach, the school is seeking a committed SEN and SEMH Learning Support Assistant who is ready to make a meaningful impact both inside and outside the classroom.
About the Role:
* Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with EHCPs and SEMH needs
* Work closely with the class teacher to adapt learning, manage behaviour positively, and implement personalised strategies
* Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and independence through consistent routines
* Build trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, understood, and supported
* Support progress tracking and maintain clear communication with parents and the wider multidisciplinary team
What We're Looking For:
* Previous experience supporting children with SEND or SEMH needs in an education or care setting
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, professional relationships
* A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
* A good understanding of Autism, SEMH, and wider SEND needs
* A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification
To be eligible you must:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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