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Learning Support Assistant

  1. SEND Support
  2. Somerset
Date posted : 01/05/26
  1. Part Time
£95 - 105 per day

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – Wellington, Somerset
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are working closely with schools in the Wellington, Somerset area to recruit committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join their teams.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting pupils both academically and emotionally, helping them to thrive in a supportive school environment.

The role:

  • Supporting students in the classroom across a range of subjects
  • Working with small groups and on a 1:1 basis
  • Assisting pupils with additional learning needs, including SEN
  • Supporting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management
  • Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have experience working with children or young people (education experience desirable but not essential)
  • Be patient, adaptable, and proactive
  • Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Be committed to supporting pupils’ development and wellbeing

What Teaching Personnel can offer:

  • Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
  • Flexible working to suit your availability
  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
  • Access to CPD and training opportunities
  • A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement

If you’re looking to make a positive impact in education and gain valuable school-based experience, we’d 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.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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