Learning Support Assistant
Job description
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (Permanent)
Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Start Date: September 2025
About Us: Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a fantastic secondary school in Christchurch, Bournemouth that is committed to providing outstanding educational support for its students. The school fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed academically and socially.
Role Overview: We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join this school on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting students with additional needs, helping them to achieve their full potential within a nurturing educational environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with special educational needs (SEN) or additional learning requirements.
- Assist in the implementation of tailored learning strategies, working closely with teachers and SEN coordinators.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment, helping students to stay engaged and motivated.
- Monitor and report on student progress, communicating effectively with the teaching team and parents/carers.
- Assist in the development of resources and strategies that support differentiated learning.
- Help manage student behavior in line with school policies, promoting a safe and productive learning environment.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working as a Learning Support Assistant or in a similar educational support role is desirable.
- Passion for working with young people and supporting their individual learning needs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to working with students.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
Benefits:
- Permanent position with competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Supportive and welcoming school environment.
- Opportunity for professional development and training.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Working hours that offer a good work-life balance, with early finishes on Fridays.
How to Apply: If you are passionate about supporting students and making a real difference in their education, we would love to hear from you. To apply for this Learning Support Assistant position, please submit your CV outlining your suitability for the role.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
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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