Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant 

Location:Buntingford

Working Hours:
Option 1: 9:00am – 2:30pm
Option 2: 10:00am – 3:30pm (flexible start available)

Full-Time (5 days per week) – Term-Time Only

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our alternative provision in St Albans. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people who may struggle in mainstream education and who thrives in a smaller, relationship-focused learning environment.

Our provision supports students who may face barriers to learning, including behavioural challenges, disengagement from school, or additional social and emotional needs. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping students re-engage with education by providing classroom support, mentoring, and positive encouragement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students during small-group and one-to-one learning sessions across core subjects and enrichment activities

• Assist teachers in delivering structured learning activities and lesson plans

• Build positive and trusting relationships with students to support engagement and wellbeing

• Provide mentoring and pastoral support to help students overcome barriers to learning

• Support behaviour management using calm, consistent, and supportive approaches

• Help create a safe and inclusive learning environment

• Monitor and record student progress, engagement, and wellbeing

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals to support individual student needs

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people (schools, youth work, coaching, mentoring, or similar settings)

• Is patient, resilient, and able to build strong relationships with students

• Is confident supporting students with social, emotional, or behavioural needs

• Can work flexibly to support different learning styles and abilities

• Is organised, reliable, and committed to helping young people succeed

A formal teaching qualification is not required, but experience supporting young people and a genuine passion for helping them succeed is essential.

What We Offer

• A supportive and close-knit team environment

• Smaller class sizes allowing meaningful student support

• Opportunities to develop learning support, mentoring, and behaviour management skills

• Training and professional development opportunities

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference in young people’s lives

How to Apply

If you are passionate about helping young people re-engage with education and would like to be part of a supportive alternative provision environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV to lilla.shaw@teachingpersonnel.com

*PLEASE NOT APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A CV WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED*

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