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Learning Support Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Reading
Date posted : 24/09/26
  1. Flexible Working
£14.25 - 17.25 per hour

Job description

Experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Reading | £14.25+ per hour | Flexible Opportunities Available

Passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential?
Teaching Personnel is currently seeking experienced and dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work across a range of welcoming primary and secondary schools in Reading and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with previous classroom, SEN, or childcare experience who are looking for flexible work, long-term placements, or the chance to develop their career within education.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in helping pupils access learning and reach their individual goals. You may work on a one-to-one basis, within small groups, or support whole-class learning.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Supporting pupils with a range of learning needs and abilities
  • Assisting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH needs
  • Helping to create an engaging, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
  • Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting independence
  • Working closely with teachers and other support staff to deliver learning outcomes
  • Providing emotional and pastoral support when required

What We're Looking For

  • Previous experience working as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, or in a similar child-focused role
  • Experience supporting children with additional needs is highly desirable
  • A patient, proactive, and caring approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • A genuine passion for education and helping young people succeed
  • Ability to adapt to different school environments

What Teaching Personnel Offers

✅ Competitive pay starting from £14.25 per hour
✅ Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
✅ Long-term and permanent placement options
✅ Access to free CPD and training courses
✅ Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey
✅ Opportunities to gain valuable experience across a variety of schools
✅ Weekly pay via PAYE

Location

Reading, Berkshire and surrounding areas.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking for your next rewarding opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Teaching Personnel and make a real difference in the lives of young learners while developing your own career within education.

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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