Learning Support Assistant

Are you a passionate, friendly, and dedicated individual who thrives on making a difference in the lives of students with additional needs?
Do you pride yourself on your strong communication skills, patience, and understanding? Are you a true team player, ready to help secure outstanding outcomes for all students in a safe, vibrant, and happy school community?
If this sounds like you — we’d love to hear from you!

This is an exciting opportunity to join a warm, passionate, and supportive team, working under the guidance of the SENDCO and Assistant SENDCO. You’ll also benefit from ongoing professional development and excellent support to help you thrive in your role.

The Role:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child (or children) with diagnosed additional needs, helping them access learning and nurturing their social and emotional development.

• Assist in delivering specific learning activities as part of the broader teaching plan.

• Carry out moving and handling tasks with designated students, ensuring safety and dignity.

• Actively participate in all aspects of school life, becoming a valued member of the school community.

• Bring a self-motivated, solution-focused attitude and a commitment to delivering the highest quality of support.

At Teaching Personnel, we offer ongoing guidance and dedicated support from our experienced team — we’re here for you every step of the way.

Interested?
Apply now by responding to this advert with your up-to-date CV, and we’ll aim to be in touch within two working days.

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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