Learning Support Assistant
Job description
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs to achieve their very best?
Would you like to be part of a caring, inclusive community where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference?
We provide high-quality education for pupils aged 4–19 with a range of complex learning difficulties, including autism and sensory needs. We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to join our dedicated team.
What you’ll do:
- Support pupils’ learning and personal development under the guidance of class teachers and therapists.
- Help deliver tailored learning activities that meet individual Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets.
- Foster independence, confidence, and communication skills through patient and creative support.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure every child’s needs are met.
- Promote a positive, nurturing, and safe learning environment.
About you:
- You are patient, adaptable, and passionate about inclusive education.
- You have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is desirable, but not essential if you have supported adults with special educational needs.
- Comfortable with personal care.
- You bring enthusiasm, empathy, and a genuine commitment to supporting every learner.
What we offer:
- A welcoming and supportive team environment.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- The chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and young people.
- A rewarding role where no two days are ever the same.
If you believe that every child deserves the chance to succeed — and you’re ready to help make that happen — we’d love to hear from you.
Start date is listed as January 2026 but we can consider sooner.
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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