Learning Support Assistant

Make a Difference Every Day – Join Us as a Learning Support Assistant!

Are you passionate about helping every student succeed and reach their full potential?
Teaching Personnel is looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide essential support to pupils who may find it challenging to access the curriculum.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs—helping them to engage in learning, develop social skills, and thrive within a supportive and nurturing educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ academic progress and emotional wellbeing

• Assist teachers with classroom management and behavioural support

• Create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils

• Collaborate effectively with teachers, support staff, and external professionals

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN or SEMH needs

• A calm, patient, and resilient approach

• Strong communication and de-escalation skills

• Ability to support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies

• A genuine passion for making a positive difference in young people’s lives

• Holds (or is willing to apply for) a Child Workforce Only DBS

If you’re ready to inspire, support, and empower pupils to achieve their best, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start making an impact where it matters most.

If this sounds like a role for you 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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