Learning Support Assistant

Parrs Wood High School, Manchester, M20 5PG

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,116.00 - £20,758.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Grade 3, Point 4 - 6

Learning Support Assistant job summary

32.5 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday

Term Time Only

About Us

Parrs Wood High School and Sixth Form is a thriving and popular secondary school located in East Didsbury, Manchester. We serve a diverse student body and offer a truly comprehensive learning environment for students aged 11 to 18. Our ethos is built on the core values of Community, Creativity, and Achievement, which shape every aspect of school life, from our curriculum and pastoral care to our relationships with families and the wider community. We are a part of the Greater Manchester Education Trust. Together, we create lives of opportunity.

We are committed to delivering an inspiring education that enables every student to thrive academically and personally. Our students consistently achieve excellent outcomes and go on to lead successful lives in a wide range of careers. With dedicated staff, fantastic facilities, and a strong emphasis on creativity, leadership, and extracurricular enrichment, Parrs Wood is a place where every child is valued, challenged, and supported to reach their full potential.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our Inclusion Faculty. Working under the guidance of teaching and senior support staff, you will support students who experience barriers to learning, including those with SEND, mobility needs, or English as an Additional Language. The role involves working with individuals and small groups across a range of subjects, helping them access the curriculum, develop confidence and make meaningful progress. You will also contribute to wider school duties, such as supporting with personal care, pastoral needs, first aid, and supervising students during break, lunch, and school activities.

This is a rewarding role where you will work closely with teachers, colleagues, and key staff, keeping accurate records, attending meetings where required, and contributing to the positive ethos and inclusive culture of the school. As part of our commitment to professional development, you will have opportunities to develop your skills and support colleagues, with full training provided for first aid and other responsibilities.

About You

You will have experience of working with or caring for children and be able to build positive, supportive relationships with students and adults alike. Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to adapt to the diverse needs of learners. You should have literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to NQF Level 2 and an understanding of child development, the national curriculum, and strategies used to support students with SEND.

We are looking for someone who is patient, reliable and motivated, with a commitment to safeguarding and to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. You will bring flexibility, professionalism, and a readiness to engage in continuous self‑development. A willingness to undertake first aid training and comply with all Trust policies is essential.

We are committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Full details about the role and the qualifications, experience, and attributes required can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Why Join Us?

We understand that it takes a full community to educate a child. At Parrs Wood, we hold high expectations and ambitions for every member of our school community. Each staff member plays a vital role in shaping the future. Whether you're a teacher, support staff, or school leader, you’ll find a supportive and inclusive environment where your contribution is valued. Your passion and expertise help create the conditions for students to thrive, academically, socially, and personally.

A Trust for Every Child and Every Colleague

We believe that great futures are built by great people. Colleagues who work in our schools will experience the same focus on care and guidance, opportunity and challenge, so that they can deliver an exceptional education to our young people. They will become the very best practitioners through bespoke support and opportunities to learn professionally, to collaborate, to lead innovation and to advance their career with us.

We strive for excellence in everything we do. At GMET, every role, from teaching to support, is valued. You’ll be supported and empowered to grow within a trust where our core values guide our work with learners, colleagues, families, and the wider community.

We invest in our people. As part of GMET, you’ll benefit from a wide range of employee benefits designed to support your health and wellbeing, help you save money, and make your salary go further including:

• A warm, inclusive, and supportive school culture
• High expectations for all learners and staff
• A strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
• Opportunities to innovate and collaborate across the trust
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and accessibility
• Tailored CPD and coaching
• Trust-wide networks and learning communities
• Leadership development pathways
• Access to wellbeing resources and flexible working options

How to Apply

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Complete the application form

Include a personal statement tailored to the role

Submit your application before the deadline

We are committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to:

• Enhanced DBS checks
• Reference and identity verification
• Compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Parrs Wood High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Parrs Wood High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1867 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parrs Wood High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parrs-wood-high-school-manchester

A member of Greater Manchester Education Trust, Parrs Wood High School is a thriving and popular secondary school in South Manchester with a richly diverse and truly comprehensive student body which has been judged by Ofsted to be good in all areas. We are a member of the Greater Manchester Education Trust; we are passionate about our students and our community.

We understand that investing in our staff is the best investment in our students and offer a wide range of strategies to help our teachers and support staff be highly effective in their roles.

Employee benefits include: -

Health Cash Plan
Generous Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme
Free parking
Professional Development and Training
Company sick pay dependent upon service
Electric Car Scheme

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