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Learning Support Assistant

Advert closes on 03 Dec 2025

Job ID:

7163

NJC Grade 5, Points 13-19

Not Specified

Parrs Wood High School, Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury, Manchester, M20 5PG

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Number of positions: 1
Start Date: 1st January /2026

Salary: £25,000 - £27,578 Actual Salary

Join our dedicated Inclusion team to make a real difference in supporting students with physical disabilities and medical needs.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning by providing tailored support with mobility, personal care, and access to the curriculum.

Working under the guidance of the SENDCO, you’ll assist in creating an inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

Your responsibilities will include supporting individual students and groups, liaising with teachers and medical professionals, and contributing to the development of individual plans and health care strategies.

This position is term time only plus one week, within a collaborative and supportive school community committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

You’ll also have opportunities to participate in training and professional development to enhance your skills and career progression.

About the Candidate

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone with experience supporting children or young people with additional needs, particularly those with physical disabilities or complex medical conditions.

You should hold an NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent) and demonstrate strong literacy and numeracy skills.

The ideal candidate will:

Be empathetic, adaptable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
You’ll need excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise your workload, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
A willingness to undertake relevant training, such as first aid and moving and handling, is essential.

About Us

To apply for this job role, please click the following link: https://gmetrust.org/pwhsjobs

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

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