Learning Support Assistant at Manor Green Primary Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/MGPA/72934

Location

Mancunian Road, Haughton Green, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M34 7NS

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Not Applicable

Salary

£29,540.00 - £31,537.00 Annually (FTE)
Salary will be pro rata

Hours Per Week

32.5 or 22.5

Weeks Per Year

Term Time only

Fixed Term End Date

Fri 23rd Jul, 2027

Closing Date

11:00am, Fri 10th Jul, 2026

Start Date

01/09/2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 4

Interview Date(s)

14 July 2026

Interview Date(s) 14 July 2026

About this Role

Job Title – Learning Support Assistant

Information about the contract – Term Time Only (39 weeks per year ) 3 x 32.5 hours per week and 1 x 22.5 hours per week. Fixed Term until 23 July 2027. Focus-Trust Grade 4 SCP 14-18. £29,540 - £31,537 FTE. (Actual salary will be pro rata)

2 roles will be largely based in the SEN Resourced provision.

Information about the role itself

As a learning Support Assistant, you will work under the guidance of designated teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Staff may also supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers. The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task, responding to questions and generally assisting pupils to undertake set activities.

Focus-Trust

Focus-Trust was established in 2012. We are a charitable primary trust, based in the North West of England and West Yorkshire and are dedicated to working with our 15 primary schools.

It is the core purpose of Focus-Trust to continually strive to be a learning organisation, where the learning of all children and adults is valued and promoted.

We passionately believe equality of opportunity starts with education; irrespective of where you were born or where you live, a high-quality education in one of our great schools will make a fundamental difference to all our children's lives, career prospects and social mobility.

We are proud to have a great team of people working in our central team and within our schools who always put children at the heart of our practice. We are committed to providing excellent professional development opportunities for all our staff and always aim to be an employer of choice.

We welcome people who share our values and approach to our work and who can help us make our mission a reality; Learning together, making the difference’ and help us demonstrate our vision; ‘Great schools at the heart of our communities’.

Closing Date for applications: Friday 10 July at 11am.

Interview Date: Tuesday 14 July 2026.

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Additional Reasons to Join Us:

Automatic enrolment into a Teachers or Local Government Pension Scheme (albeit employees can opt out if they choose to)

Terms and conditions which are in line with national for Teaching staff and a Focus-Trust pay and grading structure which applies to all support staff across the Trust.

Access to the employee assistance programme to support with great health and wellbeing for all

Cycle to work schemes available

Excellent opportunities for professional and career development

Commitment to Safeguarding

Focus-Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. There is an explicit expectation that all staff, trustees, governors and volunteers share this commitment and adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures. Applicants should be aware that the recruitment process will include an assessment of your suitability to work with children and must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Focus-Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.   