Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel is looking for multiple Learning Support Assistants for a Mainstream Secondary School within the Nailsea area.

You will be a part of an expanding SEND provision for students with Educational Needs both working in the resource base and the mainstream centre.

We encourage everyone to exceed their own expectations and to be the very best they can be. They are offering an exciting new opportunity and are looking to appoint multiple number of enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistants to join their SEND team.  We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to work with pupils either within a Year 7 class providing support to a range of pupils within the same class, or individually with 1:1 pupils requiring a higher level of support.

This role is initially fixed term up to 17th July 2026. There may be opportunities for the role to be extended for the following academic year depending on funding.

27.5 hours per week

Term time only

Monday to Friday

8:30 – 3:00 with an hour’s break (unpaid)

We are looking for educators who have:

• Experience of working with children with a range of SEND
• An understanding of the national curriculum framework and know how to adapt activities to suit the needs of the learner
• A good understanding of how to modify and adapt the school day to meet the needs of an individual child
• An ability to be flexible, positive and good humoured; proactively seeking creative ways of meeting children’s needs
• Good levels of written and spoken English

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Either provide in class support to KS3 classes, or support an individual pupil with 1:1 SEN support
• Support teachers to differentiate class work where required
• Give clear and effective support to secure pupil progress whilst assessing the development
• Progress the attainment of pupils
• Provide assessment feedback to teachers
• Use IT systems to record student progress and contribute to reviewing of student educational healthcare plans where appropriate

Benefits of working through Teaching Personnel:

• Control your own working diary – we can find you work at daily supply, long-term and permanent jobs in primary, secondary and special needs schools right across the country.
• Support for your professional development –  through our CPD Academy, Teaching Personnel gives you access to a vast range of career-enhancing Continuing Professional Development and training opportunities. 
• Regular weekly pay – You will receive weekly pay with rates based on your skills, experience, flexibility and availability. Our payroll team works hard to ensure your pay is accurate and any queries are dealt with speedily.
• Easy online admin – Our myTP Platform provides a range of digital services that make your work admin and communication simple.
• Safe working practices – We work hard to ensure your reputation is protected and you are kept safe at work
• Personalised Specialised Consultant – You will be provided with a specific consultant who will be support you with all your admin / personal issues with your next position.

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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