Aspire People Limited
Learning Support Assistant – SEMH (Secondary SEND School) Stockport £450 – £550 per week Full-time | Term-time only | Long-term role with permanent opportunities
Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? Do you have the resilience and adaptability to thrive in a specialist SEMH environment?
We are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to join a well-resourced and highly supportive secondary SEND school in Stockport. The school has an excellent reputation, outstanding provisions for its students, and a welcoming, knowledgeable team who are committed to making a real difference.
This role will primarily involve working within the school's SEMH provision, supporting pupils who may become deregulated and require additional emotional and behavioural support.
The Role: *Supporting students with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small group basis *Working within a specialist provision and across the wider school as required *Supporting pupils through periods of deregulation in a calm and consistent manner *Adapting quickly to changing situations and student needs *Promoting engagement, emotional regulation, and positive outcomes
About You: *Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to reach their full potential *Resilient, patient, and confident managing behaviours that challenge *Flexible and quick-thinking in a dynamic school environment *A strong team player with a proactive approach
Ideal experience: *Residential care / children's homes *Foster care or family support *Youth work, mentoring, or coaching *Sports, behaviour support, or alternative provision settings
What's on offer: £450-£550 per week (depending on experience) Full-time, term-time only role starting in September Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent contract A fantastic school environment with excellent resources and support Opportunity to work alongside an experienced and dedicated team
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine impact in a school that truly invests in both its students and staff.
Apply today to be considered for this role.
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.
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