Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Southampton
£13.75 per hour | Term-Time Only | Part-Time or Full-Time
Provided through Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about helping young people succeed? Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join welcoming and supportive schools across Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with children and want to make a real impact in the classroom.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups to aid their learning and development.

• Assist the class teacher in creating an inclusive and positive learning environment.

• Help pupils with special educational needs (SEN) to access the curriculum.

• Encourage engagement, independence, and confidence in pupils.

• Provide general classroom support and ensure the safety and wellbeing of students.

What We’re Looking For

• Enthusiastic, caring, and patient individuals.

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.

• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.

• Reliability and a proactive approach to working in a school setting.

• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).

What We Offer

• £13.75 per hour, paid weekly through Teaching Personnel.

• Term-time only work for excellent work–life balance.

• Flexible part-time or full-time opportunities to suit your schedule.

• Access to professional development and ongoing support.

• The chance to gain valuable school-based experience.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a difference and build a rewarding career in education, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today through Teaching Personnel to begin your journey as a Learning Support Assistant in Southampton.

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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