Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

Protocol Education

  • Manchester
  • £21,000-24,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Location: Manchester
Department: Special Educational Needs (SEND)
Contract: Term Time Only (39 weeks, including INSET & Planning Days)
Salary: Pay as scaleAbout the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our Secondary Phase SEND team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students with learning difficulties and disabilities in mainstream classes, helping them to access the curriculum, build confidence, and develop independent learning skills.As part of our Learning Support Team, you will work closely with teachers, parents, and pupils to ensure that every child receives the guidance and encouragement they need to thrive.Key Responsibilities
  • Support subject teachers in delivering lessons to students with additional needs.
  • Ensure students can access lesson content through tailored support, clarification, and resources.
  • Foster positive relationships with students, promoting confidence, self-esteem, and independent learning.
  • Assist with study, organisational, and life skills development.
  • Work with teachers to plan lessons, prepare resources, and deliver differentiated activities.
  • Contribute to student assessments, records, and Individual Pen Profiles.
  • Liaise regularly with parents and attend SEND/Annual Review meetings as required.
  • Support wider school policies, safeguarding, and inclusion practices.
About YouWe are looking for someone who:
  • Has an understanding of Special Educational Needs and a passion for supporting students.
  • Is patient, empathetic, and able to build strong, respectful relationships.
  • Can work effectively as part of a team while promoting independence in learners.
  • Is proactive, organised, and committed to professional growth.
  • Can act as a positive role model within the school community.
What We Offer
  • A supportive and collaborative SEND team.
  • Ongoing professional development and training.
  • A chance to make a genuine difference to students’ lives.
  • Competitive salary and access to staff benefits.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

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