Learning Support Assistant

Ad Hoc Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Portsmouth Area
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting young people in education? Teaching Personnel is seeking reliable, flexible Ad Hoc Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work across schools in the Portsmouth area. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy variety, want to gain experience in different educational settings, or need flexible working hours.

Role Overview

As an Ad Hoc LSA, you will:

• Provide one-to-one or small-group support to pupils with additional learning needs

• Assist teachers with classroom management and lesson preparation

• Adapt learning activities to meet student needs

• Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

• Work on a day-to-day or short-notice basis depending on school requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a school, SEN, care, or youth-work environment is highly beneficial

• A patient, supportive, and proactive attitude

• Strong communication skills

• Flexibility and reliability

• A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay at £13.75 per hour

• Flexible, ad hoc work to suit your availability

• Support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within local schools

• Access to training and professional development

If you’re enthusiastic about helping students achieve their best and are available to start as soon as possible, we’d love to hear from you!

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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