Learning Support Assistant

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Location: Across Plymouth (city-wide support)
Driving: Must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to travel between sites

Role Overview

SEN  is seeking a dedicated and resilient Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work with children and young people who present a range of behavioural, social, emotional, and learning needs. This role involves supporting pupils both on-site and across multiple educational locations in the city, helping them engage positively with learning and develop key life skills.

Key Responsibilities

– Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with challenging behaviour and additional needs
– Build positive, trusting relationships with students to help improve engagement and self-regulation
– Support teaching staff in implementing behaviour strategies and personalised learning plans
– Assist pupils during lessons, transitions, off-site activities, and therapeutic sessions
– Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers and senior staff
– Maintain a safe, calm, and structured learning environment
– Travel between ACE provisions or partner schools as required

Essential Requirements

– Must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle
– Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour (school, PRU, care, youth work or similar)
– Strong resilience, patience, and emotional awareness
– Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations
– Confident in following behaviour support plans and safeguarding procedures
– Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff and external professionals

Desirable Qualities

– Experience in SEMH, PRU, or alternative provision settings
– Team Teach or similar behaviour intervention training
– Understanding of trauma-informed practice

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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