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Learning Support Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Somerset
Date posted : 09/07/26
  1. Permanent
£18,800 - 18,920 per year

Job description

Make Every Day Matter – Join a Specialist Education Team That Changes Lives

Ready to Make a Genuine Difference?

Call 01202 558848 and ask for Himaya for more information!

This is more than another Teaching Assistant position.

It's an opportunity to become part of a dedicated specialist education environment where every smile, every achievement and every breakthrough matters.

We're looking for enthusiastic, energetic and compassionate educators who can step confidently into the role from day one.

Previous SEND experience is highly valued, and we're especially keen to hear from people who can hit the ground running.

However, if you haven't worked extensively in childcare but have experience supporting children in any capacity and bring warmth, positivity, resilience and genuine passion, we'd love to hear from you.

 

About the Role

As a Permanent Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced teachers to provide outstanding support for pupils with additional learning needs.

Grade 14 - £13.05-£13.47 per hour - Your pro rata gross starting basic salary will be approximately £18,915 per annum.

Every day is varied and rewarding, involving:

• Supporting pupils individually and within small groups.
• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence.
• Delivering learning activities tailored to individual abilities.
• Promoting positive behaviour through encouragement and consistency.
• Assisting with literacy, numeracy and creative learning opportunities.
• Helping pupils achieve personalised learning goals.
• Providing personal care and physical support where required, following training.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and families to ensure every child reaches their potential.
• Preparing learning resources and creating an engaging classroom environment.
• Accompanying educational visits and supporting enriching experiences beyond the classroom.

 

Who We're Looking For

Someone who brings enthusiasm, patience, motivation and a positive outlook every single day.

You should enjoy building relationships with children, work brilliantly within a team, remain calm under pressure and always strive to bring out the very best in every pupil.

Experience working with children is essential, whether within education, youth work, care, sports coaching, nurseries or similar settings.

SEND experience is advantageous, but your attitude, commitment and willingness to learn are just as important.

 

Apply Today

Interviews are taking place next week, so don't miss this fantastic permanent opportunity!

If you're ready for a rewarding career where your work truly changes lives, apply today and call 01202 558848 asking for Himaya.

We'd love to speak with motivated, passionate educators who are ready to start making an impact immediately.

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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