Overview
Learning Support Assistant - Trafford - September Start
Location: Trafford
Start Date: September 2025
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Setting: Primary School - SEN Provision
Salary: £90-£105 per day (depending on experience)
Are you confident in supporting pupils with challenging behaviour? Do you have the patience, resilience and strategies to help children thrive in the classroom?
Role
A welcoming primary school in Trafford is seeking a skilled and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join their team this September. The role involves providing both 1:1 and small group support, working closely with children who display behavioural difficulties, and ensuring they are fully included in school life.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting children with challenging behaviour in the classroom and around school
* Using a range of behaviour management strategies to de-escalate situations and encourage positive behaviour
* Working 1:1 and with small groups to keep pupils engaged and on-task
* Encouraging emotional regulation and supporting social development
* Collaborating with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school staff to implement individual behaviour plans
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience supporting children with behavioural difficulties
* Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
* A calm, patient and nurturing approach to supporting pupils
* Resilience and adaptability when faced with challenging situations
* Team Teach training or equivalent (desirable, not essential)
What the School Offers
* A supportive and experienced team who value collaboration
* Ongoing training and CPD in behaviour management and SEN support
* A positive, inclusive environment that encourages staff and pupils to succeed
* A long-term role with potential career progression
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the lives of pupils who need consistent, skilled support to reach their potential. Apply today to become a Learning Support Assistant in Trafford from this September.
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.
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