Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Poole

Are you passionate about supporting students and making a difference in their education? We are currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work in secondary schools across Poole and the surrounding areas.

Teaching Personnel provides schools with both temporary cover and permanent members of staff who are dedicated to supporting students of all abilities. Working with us allows you to enjoy a flexible work schedule while developing valuable skills to further your career in education.

Previous experience is not essential to be considered for this role, though experience working with children in any setting is highly desirable. Applicants must be willing to apply for a child-only DBS if they do not already have one registered on the update service.

Start date: September2025
Contract types available: Temporary, Permanent, and Day-to-Day
Pay: £77-100 per day

What we are looking for:

• Enthusiastic, confident, and self-motivated individuals with a passion for education

• Strong behaviour management skills

• Experience working with children in a classroom or similar environment

• Reliable, punctual candidates who are willing to go the extra mile

What we offer you:

• Weekly pay through PAYE

• Access to your personal Teaching Personnel portal to manage bookings and availability

• Discounted training opportunities and free safeguarding training

• Valuable experience in excellent schools

• CV and interview support

• £50 bonus for every friend you refer to us

Successful candidates will have a strong desire to support students in reaching their full potential and will ideally have experience working with children, particularly in a secondary school setting. Strong communication, literacy, and numeracy skills are essential.

If you’re ready to make a difference in students' lives, apply now!

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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