Behaviour Support | Learning Support Assistant

Location: Longsight, Manchester

Salary: £23,114 per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Full-time | Temporary to Permanent

Simply Education is recruiting a caring and committed Learning Support Assistant to support pupils within a Specialist Primary Alternative Provision setting in Longsight, Manchester.

This Learning Support Assistant role is a highly rewarding opportunity to work with children who thrive when supported by positive relationships, predictable routines, and a nurturing learning environment. Pupils may have additional needs, including SEMH or ADHD, and will benefit from guidance that helps them build confidence, regulate their emotions, stay engaged, and celebrate progress in their learning.

The school works from the understanding that all behaviour is communication, and the successful Learning Support Assistant will play a key role in helping pupils feel safe, supported, and fully focused on learning.

This Learning Support Assistant position is particularly suited to individuals who:

Have experience supporting pupils in SEMH, Alternative Provision, PRU, or inclusive mainstream settings Enjoy building positive and trusting relationships with children Are confident using calm, consistent strategies to support emotional regulation Value structure, routines, and restorative practice Are committed to helping pupils make progress and stay engaged and focused on learnin...