Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Secondary School | Bournemouth | September Start

Are you passionate about supporting young people in education? Are you looking for a rewarding and varied role this September?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Bournemouth. This full-time position is to start in September, offering an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives while developing your career in education.

The Role:

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping students engage with their learning, build confidence, and reach their full potential. Each day brings something different – from supporting students in the classroom to delivering targeted interventions for those with additional needs such as autism, ADHD, or social, emotional, and mental health challenges (SEMH).

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing tailored classroom support across various subjects and year groups

• Delivering one-to-one or small group interventions

• Supporting students with their emotional and academic development

• Assisting with behaviour management strategies in line with school policy

• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams to ensure student progress

• Helping students build confidence, resilience, and independence in their learning

About the School:

This Bournemouth secondary school is known for its inclusive ethos, supportive leadership, and commitment to helping every student succeed – regardless of background or starting point. You will be joining a team of dedicated staff who work collaboratively to foster a safe, respectful, and aspirational learning environment.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

At Teaching Personnel, we do more than just place candidates – we support your development, listen to your career goals, and help you succeed. With over 20 years’ experience in the education recruitment sector, we’ve built trusted partnerships with schools across Bournemouth, Poole, and the wider Dorset area.

Here’s what you can expect from us:

• A dedicated consultant who understands your needs and career aspirations

• Access to exclusive training and CPD courses, including Team Teach, Safeguarding, and SEN workshops

• Opportunities for long-term placements, temp-to-perm roles, and career progression

• A smooth and supportive recruitment process, from interview to placement

• Competitive weekly pay paid via PAYE – no umbrella company

• A friendly, honest, and ethical approach to education recruitment

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children or young people (school-based or otherwise)

• A calm, positive and adaptable attitude

• Genuine interest in working with students who may face additional learning or emotional challenges

• A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through Teaching Personnel)

• Availability to start in September 2025

Apply Now!

If you're ready to take the next step in your education journey and want to work with a supportive agency that puts you first, we’d love to hear from you. Interviews are taking place throughout August – apply today to secure your role for September!

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.
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