Learning Support Assistant
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Primary Learning Support Assistant – Oxford
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Salary: £89.89 – £100 per day (based on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2025
Support. Inspire. Grow.
Are you looking to make a positive impact in a child’s education? Teaching Personnel is seeking a motivated and caring Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join one of our welcoming partner Primary Schools in Oxford. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young learners and keen to be part of a nurturing and inclusive school community.
Your Role Will Involve:
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Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with special educational needs (SEN)
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Assisting the class teacher with daily classroom activities and lesson preparation
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Supporting the development of pupils’ literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
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Helping children build confidence and develop positive learning behaviours
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Contributing to the creation of a calm and engaging classroom environment
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
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Has a genuine interest in primary education and child development
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Ideally has experience supporting children in a school, nursery or childcare setting
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Is proactive, enthusiastic, and able to use their initiative
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Understands the importance of patience and empathy when working with children
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Holds (or is willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS on the Update Service
What We Offer:
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A dedicated consultant to support your career journey
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Access to a wide range of local primary schools in the Oxford area
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Free training and development courses, including Safeguarding and SEN support
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Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent roles
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Weekly pay, paid through PAYE
Whether you're an experienced LSA or looking to gain hands-on experience before training to teach, this role offers the chance to grow and thrive in a rewarding educational setting.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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