Position: Learning Support Assistant
Location: WA14, Trafford
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM start, with varying finish times between 3:05 PM and 4:00 PM
Salary: £13.23 - £14.74 per hour
Reeson Education is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to join an alternative provision in the WA14 area. This Learning Support Assistant role is a full-time, long-term position supporting young people aged 11 to 16 who experience social and emotional challenges, stress and anxiety, and difficulties in mainstream education.
About the Alternative Provision:
* A specialist setting focused on supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
* A nurturing and structured environment where pupils receive tailored support.
* A strong pastoral approach, ensuring every student feels safe, valued, and understood.
Key Responsibilities for the Learning Support Assistant:
* Work closely with students in class, providing academic and emotional support.
* Help young people manage their emotions, build confidence, and re-engage with learning.
* Support students with pastoral needs, ensuring they feel secure and supported.
* Build trusting relationships with pupils who struggle in mainstream school settings.
* Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to create a positive and structured environment.
Requirements for the Learning Support Assistant:
* Experience working with young people who have social, emotional, and mental health needs.
* A calm, patient, and understanding approach to support.
* Ability to build rapport and act as a trusted adult for students.
* Experience in a Learning Support Assistant or pastoral role is highly desirable.
* Commitment to a full-time, long-term learning support assistant position.
Benefits for the Learning Support Assistant:
* A long-term learning support assistant opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people's lives.
* Competitive pay rates and weekly pay.
* Support from a dedicated consultant at Reeson Education.
* A chance to work in a supportive and specialist education setting.
If you're a Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding role in an alternative provision, apply today. Reeson Education looks forward to hearing from dedicated professionals eager to support young people in their education.
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