Learning Support Assistant
Job description
Learning Support Assistant
Full Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 3:30pm
September 2026 Start | Full Academic Year
Bedford
Temporary Agency Position
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant looking for your next opportunity in education?
We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Bedford for a Learning Support Assistant to join their team from September 2026 for the full academic year. This is a full-time temporary position through an education recruitment agency, offering the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
This role is ideal for graduates considering a career in teaching or educational psychology, or for experienced Learning Support Assistants with relevant qualifications and a passion for supporting secondary-aged students.
About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
- Work closely with teachers to support learning within the classroom.
- Deliver targeted interventions to help students achieve their academic potential.
- Encourage students' confidence, independence and engagement in lessons.
- Support students with a range of learning needs, adapting your approach to meet individual requirements.
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
- Help promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Previous experience working with secondary school students (essential).
- A degree or relevant qualifications in education, childcare or a related field (preferred).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A patient, proactive and flexible approach to supporting young people.
- The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
- Experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is highly desirable but not essential.
Requirements
- Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check (or hold a current DBS registered on the Update Service).
- Right to work in the UK.
- A commitment to working for the full academic year from September 2026.
What We Offer
- Full-time hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm.
- A rewarding opportunity to gain valuable experience in a secondary school setting.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
- Competitive daily rates of pay.
- The chance to develop your skills and enhance your career in education.
If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to play a key role in helping students achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to secure your Learning Support Assistant role for September 2026.
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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