Learning Support Assistant

Ad-Hoc Learning Support Assistants – Southampton
£13.75 per hour | 8:30am–3:15pm | Flexible Scheduling
Teaching Personnel – The UK’s Leading Education Recruitment Agency

Teaching Personnel is seeking committed and flexible Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to provide ad-hoc support across a range of primary and secondary schools in Southampton. This role offers a unique level of flexibility, allowing candidates to work 3–5 days per week depending on their own availability and commitments.

Key Details:

• Pay rate: £13.75 per hour

• Hours: 8:30am–3:15pm

• Location: Schools across Southampton

• Contract: Ad-hoc, flexible, via Teaching Personnel

This role is highly suited to individuals seeking:

• Part-time or term-time employment

• Additional income alongside existing part-time roles

• Experience in education while maintaining flexibility

• Opportunities for university students balancing study with work

• Varied, dynamic environments with new challenges every week

The ability to travel across the city is essential. Applicants who drive will find the role especially convenient, though confident public transport users are equally encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

• A Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Reliability, punctuality, and excellent communication skills

• A genuine desire to support the learning and wellbeing of pupils

By joining Teaching Personnel, you gain the freedom to manage your own diary, letting us know which days you are able to work each week. We’ll match your availability to schools in need, providing consistent opportunities without fixed long-term commitments.

If you are adaptable, proactive, and passionate about supporting children, we welcome your application.

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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