Learning Support Assistant

Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Contract: Full-time / Part-time, Term-time only
Salary: £90 – £110 per day (depending on experience)
Start date: Immediate 

Are you passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential?
Do you have the patience, empathy, and commitment to make a real difference in students’ lives?

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a further education college in Rotherham to recruit a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their inclusive and forward-thinking team.

The Role:

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to students with a range of additional learning needs (including Autism, ADHD, and SEMH).

• Assist learners in accessing the curriculum and developing study, social, and life skills.

• Support teaching staff in creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

• Help to implement Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and monitor progress.

• Encourage independence and promote confidence in learners across all areas of college life.

About You:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic about supporting young people.

• Able to build positive and supportive relationships with students and staff.

• Experienced in supporting learners with additional needs (desirable but not essential).

• Confident in promoting positive behaviour and inclusive learning practices.

• Flexible and proactive in adapting to the needs of individual students.

Relevant experience in education, youth work, or care is highly valued — however, full training and ongoing support are provided.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Access to a dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement.

• Weekly pay through our PAYE system.

• Access to a range of free and discounted CPD courses.

• Opportunities to progress within education or SEN support roles.

• A welcoming college environment where every member of staff is

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.
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