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Learning Support Assistant

  1. Secondary SEN Support
  2. Somerset
Date posted : 20/05/26
  1. Full Time
£87 - 95 per day

Job description

Full-Time Learning Support Assistant Vacancy – Immediate Start Available

A supportive and inclusive specialist educational setting in Yeovil is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to join its experienced team on a full-time basis with an immediate start available.

This rewarding opportunity would suit somebody passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs while helping create a positive and engaging learning environment.

The successful candidate will work closely alongside teachers and wider support staff to ensure pupils feel encouraged, understood, and supported throughout the school day.

 

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will provide tailored support to pupils requiring additional academic, emotional, and behavioural guidance.

Key responsibilities may include:

  • Supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis
  • Assisting with classroom learning activities
  • Encouraging engagement, confidence, and independence
  • Supporting behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
  • Helping pupils manage transitions and routines
  • Promoting positive communication and social interaction
  • Assisting teaching staff with classroom preparation and organisation
  • Creating a calm and nurturing environment for learners

The setting supports children and young people with autism, communication difficulties, ADHD, moderate learning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs.

 

The Ideal Applicant

The successful candidate will be patient, adaptable, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.

Previous experience within education, childcare, youth mentoring, care, residential support, coaching, or behavioural support would be highly beneficial, although applicants with transferable skills and a positive attitude are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Benefits of Working Through Teaching Personnel

  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Access to free CPD and SEN training opportunities
  • Dedicated consultant guidance and support
  • Pension contributions
  • Wellbeing and employee support services
  • Flexible opportunities within education
  • Long-term and permanent career pathways
  • Interview preparation and career advice

This is a brilliant opportunity to begin or further develop a rewarding career within specialist education while making a genuine difference to pupils every day.

If you are ready to start immediately and want to become part of a supportive educational environment, apply today.

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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