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Learning Support Assistant - Primary School

Job title: Learning Support Assistant - Primary School
Contract type: Temporary
Location: Ashton-under-Lyne
Industry: Primary
Salary: £92 - £110 per day
Reference: TA1_1787534265
Contact name: Aspire People Limited
Contact email: Ryan.Long@aspirepeople.co.uk

Job description

**Learning Support Assistant - Primary School**
**September 2026 | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Aspire People**

**Have you worked with children but don't have a Teaching Assistant qualification?**

Aspire People are recruiting **Learning Support Assistants** to work within primary schools from September 2026.

We're particularly interested in people with experience working with children or young people in other settings. You don't necessarily need a formal TA qualification if you can demonstrate the right transferable experience and a genuine understanding of working with children.

This could be an excellent opportunity if you've previously worked as a **youth worker, tutor, sports coach, mentor, childcare professional, children's activity leader** or have previous experience within a school.

**The Role May Include:**

* Supporting pupils within the classroom
* Providing 1:1 and small-group support
* Assisting with Reading, Writing and Maths activities
* Supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs
* Helping children remain engaged with their learning
* Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
* Encouraging confidence, independence and social development
* Working closely with teachers and support staff

**We're Looking For:**

* Recent experience working with children or young people
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Patient, supportive and adaptable approach
* Confidence working with different personalities and needs
* Genuine interest in working within a primary school
* Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

**Transferable Experience Could Include:**

* Youth work
* Professional tutoring
* Sports coaching
* Childcare
* Mentoring
* Nursery/early years work
* Children's activity programmes
* Previous school-based experience

A TA qualification is **not essential** for the right candidate, although relevant qualifications and recent school experience would be advantageous.

**Why Aspire People?**

* September 2026 opportunities
* Full-time and part-time roles
* Daily, short-term and long-term positions
* Potential permanent opportunities
* Access to a wide range of primary schools
* Dedicated consultant support

If you've worked with children and are considering taking your experience into education, **get in touch with Aspire People today.**

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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