Learning Support Assistant
Job description
Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
– Secondary School
– Daventry
– Full Time
– Immediate Start
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Location: Daventry
Job Type: Full-time (Monday–Friday)
Start Date: Immediate
About the Role
Teaching Personnel are seeking a motivated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a supportive secondary school in Daventry. This full-time role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping students aged 11–16 to engage positively in their learning and achieve their potential.
Key Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils across KS3 and KS4
Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging and accessible lessons
Support students with additional learning needs, including SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs
Promote a positive and inclusive classroom environment
Assist in behaviour management and student engagement strategies
Monitor and record pupil progress, feeding back to teaching staff and the SENCO
Support students during lessons, interventions and structured activities
Requirements
Experience working with young people (secondary school experience beneficial but not essential)
Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students
A calm, patient and resilient approach
Ability to work as part of a team and follow safeguarding procedures
Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
Immediate start with a well-established secondary school
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Weekly pay and access to additional benefits
Free training and CPD opportunities to support professional development
Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles within partner schools
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic about supporting secondary students and can start immediately, please apply now with your CV. Suitable candidates will be contacted promptly. or contact bethany.thomas@teachingpersonnel.com
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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