Learning Support Assistant

St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden, Manchester, M22 4NR

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 Annually (FTE)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

The role of Learning Support Assistant focuses on creating a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment where every pupil can succeed. Working under the guidance of teachers, you will support pupils in accessing learning, building their confidence and encouraging independence. You will work with individuals and small groups, provide tailored support (including for those with additional needs), and help maintain a calm and engaging classroom. The role also includes supporting pupils’ wellbeing, behaviour and development, preparing learning resources, and working collaboratively with staff and families to ensure the best outcomes for all children.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 334 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-wilfrid-s-cofe-aided-primary-school-northenden

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