Learning Support Assistant - Mainstream Secondary School
Location: Stockport | Full-Time | Long-Term Until July 2027
Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable experience within education? Do you have a passion for supporting young people and helping them reach their full potential?
Aspire People are currently recruiting enthusiastic, proactive and motivated Learning Support Assistants to join a mainstream secondary school in Stockport. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity running until July 2027, making it ideal for graduates looking to build a career in teaching, educational psychology, SEN or pastoral support.
We are particularly interested in graduates with degrees in Psychology, Educational Psychology, Education, English, Mathematics or Science who are keen to gain hands-on experience within a secondary school environment.
The Role - Learning Support Assistant
You will be supporting secondary-aged students, helping them access the curriculum and providing both academic and emotional support throughout the school day.
The school is looking for individuals who can use their initiative, get stuck in and understand what needs to be done without constantly relying on direction from the class teacher.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting students with their academic learning across a range of subjects.
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required.
- Supporting students with additional learning needs and SEN.
- Offering emotional support and encouragement to help students overcome barriers to learning.
- Building positive, trusting relationships with students.
- Encouraging engagement, independence and confidence in the classroom.
- Working collaboratively with teaching staff to support student progress.
- Taking initiative and adapting your approach to meet individual needs.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are particularly keen to hear from graduates with degrees in:
- Psychology or Educational Psychology.
- Education or Education Studies.
- English or English Literature.
- Mathematics.
- Science or related scientific disciplines.
Previous experience working with children or young people is highly desirable. This could include:
- University placements within schools.
- Previous employment as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
- Private tutoring or academic mentoring.
- Experience supporting students with SEN.
- Youth work, coaching or other roles involving young people.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be educated to degree level in one of the subjects outlined above.
- Have previous experience working with children or young people.
- Be confident supporting students both academically and emotionally.
- Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Be proactive, enthusiastic and able to use their own initiative.
- Have a hands-on approach and be happy to get stuck in.
- Be able to recognise what is needed within a classroom without requiring constant direction.
- Have a genuine passion for education and supporting young people.
Important Requirements
- Full-time availability until July 2027.
- Access to a car is highly desirable, as the school is in a location that is difficult to reach using public transport.
- An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service is required to support a quick recruitment turnaround.
- References covering the last two years of employment, education or relevant activity history.
What's on Offer?
- Full-time, long-term work until July 2027.
- The opportunity to gain valuable experience in a mainstream secondary school.
- An excellent stepping stone for graduates considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, SEN or wider education.
- The chance to develop classroom experience and make a genuine difference to students' academic and personal development.
- The opportunity to work alongside an experienced teaching team.
Interviews Taking Place ASAP!
The school is looking to interview suitable candidates as soon as possible, so we are keen to speak with interested graduates who are available to start at short notice.
If you are a proactive graduate with a relevant degree, experience working with young people and a passion for education, Aspire People would love to hear from you!
Apply today to be considered for this fantastic long-term Learning Support Assistant opportunity in Stockport.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
