Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Southampton & Surrounding Areas 

Location: Central Southampton, Sholing and The New Forest
Start Date: Immediate start available (pending vetting checks)
Contract: Full-time (long-term and supply opportunities available)
Hours: 8:30 or 9:00 AM start, finishing between 3:00 and 4:30 PM

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and looking to start or develop a rewarding career in education? Teaching Personnel, the UK’s largest education recruitment agency, is proud to offer the highest volume of work in the local area and is currently seeking energetic, adaptable and committed individuals to join our team as Learning Support Assistants.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in care, medical or youth work

• A genuine passion for working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

• Reliable, flexible and enthusiastic individuals who are ready to start as soon as possible

• Ideally a driver, or willing to travel using public transport

• Must be seeking full-time work

Requirements:

• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

• Ability to provide two years of work-based references

What We Offer:

• Long-term or supply roles with potential to progress into permanent positions

• Competitive weekly pay, paid directly through PAYE

• Dedicated consultant support and access to professional development opportunities

• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs

If you are motivated, caring and eager to develop a lasting career in education, we would 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.
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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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