Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Alternative Provision (Torquay)
Start Date: After the Easter Half Term – End of the Academic Year

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have a nurturing approach and the ability to build strong, respectful relationships with students?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join an Alternative Provision in Torquay. This role is perfect for someone who is patient, empathetic, and dedicated to helping students overcome barriers to education.

The Role:

As an LSA, you will:
-Support students within the provision, helping them engage in learning and personal development.
-Provide a nurturing and structured environment to build confidence and trust.
-Work closely with teaching staff and support teams to develop strategies that will enable students to reintegrate into mainstream education.
-Offer emotional and behavioural support, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

-Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational or support role.
-A patient and compassionate nature, with a commitment to helping students achieve their potential.
-Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive, professional relationships.
-A desire to support young people who may have faced barriers to their learning.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Competitive pay rates – paid weekly through PAYE.

-A dedicated consultant to support your career and find the perfect role for you.
-Access to FREE CPD training to enhance your skills.
-Referral bonus scheme – earn rewards for referring colleagues!
-Opportunities to progress and secure long-term roles in education.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support young people in Torquay and help them successfully transition back into mainstream education.

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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