Learning Support Assistant Level 2 (SEMH) Specialist

A warm and supportive primary school in Rochdale is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing in a positive school environment.

About the Role

You will work closely with class teachers to support pupils across the primary age range, helping to deliver engaging lessons and provide additional support to children who need it. You will assist with classroom activities, support pupils individually and in small groups, and help create a positive, inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Key Responsibilities

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Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons.

Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons.

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Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with varying learning needs.

Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with varying learning needs.

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Assist pupils with literacy, numeracy, and other curriculum activities.

Assist pupils with literacy, numeracy, and other curriculum activities.

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Help prepare classroom resources and learning materials.

Help prepare classroom resources and learning materials.

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Support pupils with special educational needs (SEN) where required.

Support pupils with special educational needs (SEN) where required.

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Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupils to engage in learning.

Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupils to engage in learning.

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Monitor pupils' progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.

Monitor pupils' progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.

Holds a relevant Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.

Holds a relevant Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.

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Previous experience working with children in a school or educational setting.

Previous experience working with children in a school or educational setting.

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A basic understanding of primary education and classroom support.

A basic understanding of primary education and classroom support.

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A patient, enthusiastic, and proactive approach to supporting children's learning.

A patient, enthusiastic, and proactive approach to supporting children's learning.

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Confident supporting pupils individually and in small groups.

Confident supporting pupils individually and in small groups.

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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

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Understanding of safeguarding and the importance of pupil wellbeing.

Understanding of safeguarding and the importance of pupil wellbeing.

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Has the right to work in the UK and is available full-time.

Has the right to work in the UK and is available full-time.

Desirable (but not essential)

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Previous experience working as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant.

Previous experience working as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant.

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Experience working within a primary school or SEN setting.

Experience working within a primary school or SEN setting.

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Experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs.

Experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs.

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Knowledge of behaviour management and inclusive teaching strategies.

Knowledge of behaviour management and inclusive teaching strategies.

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Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, or special educational needs.

Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, or special educational needs.

Competitive daily rate of £130.

Competitive daily rate of £130.

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Long-term work until the end of the academic year.

Long-term work until the end of the academic year.

Compliance and Safeguarding

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (child workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable.