Learning Support Assistant
Job description
Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Primary Schools Across Reading
Flexible Opportunities | Full-Time & Part-Time Roles Available | Competitive Weekly Pay
Do you have a passion for supporting children and helping them reach their full potential?
Teaching Personnel is looking for caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work across a range of primary schools in Reading and the surrounding areas.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience working with children, education graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced support staff looking to make a positive impact in the classroom.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in helping pupils access learning, build confidence, and achieve success in the classroom.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
- Assisting the class teacher with daily classroom activities
- Supporting children with additional learning needs
- Encouraging pupil engagement, confidence, and independence
- Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Supporting pupils with literacy, numeracy, and social development
- Promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing
No two days are the same, making this an exciting and rewarding role for those who enjoy working with children and making a difference.
What Teaching Personnel Offers
- Competitive rates of pay
- Flexible day-to-day, short-term, and long-term opportunities
- Positions available across a variety of primary schools in Reading
- Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
- Access to CPD and training opportunities
- Valuable classroom experience for those considering a career in teaching
- Opportunities for permanent positions within schools
We Are Looking For
- Experience working with children, either in schools or other settings
- A patient, nurturing, and positive approach
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Confidence supporting children with a range of learning needs
- A genuine passion for education and child development
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency, partnering with schools across Reading to provide high-quality support staff. We work closely with our candidates to find roles that match their skills, experience, and career ambitions.
Whether you're an experienced Learning Support Assistant, a graduate looking to gain school-based experience, or someone passionate about supporting young learners, we can help you find the right opportunity.
Apply Today
Join Teaching Personnel and become part of a team that is helping children succeed every day in primary schools across Reading.
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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