Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant
Location: Basingstoke
Setting: Primary Schools
Start Date: Immediate
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Hours: Full-time or Part-time
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants to work in primary schools across the Basingstoke area. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children during a key stage of their educational development.

The Role

• Supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties

• Working one-to-one or in small groups to help pupils engage with the curriculum

• Assisting class teachers with learning activities and behaviour management

• Providing emotional and social support to encourage confidence and independence

• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Requirements

• Experience working with children (school-based experience is desirable but not essential)

• A patient, caring, and proactive approach

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• A genuine interest in supporting young learners and pupils with SEN

• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £13.75 per hour

• Flexible working options, including full-time or part-time roles

• Immediate start opportunities

• Ongoing support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

• Access to CPD and training opportunities

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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