Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Bridgwater
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour

Are you a dedicated Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about helping young people re-engage with education?

Do you have the patience and resilience to support pupils who have experienced significant disruption to their mainstream education?

Can you build positive relationships with young people and help them develop their confidence, independence and engagement with learning?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist setting in Bridgwater supporting students aged 10 to 16, primarily across Key Stage 4. The setting is dedicated to supporting young people who have experienced significant disruption to mainstream education due to complex medical, emotional and psychological difficulties, providing a structured and supportive environment where pupils can rebuild confidence and engage positively with learning.

The setting is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant ASAP on a full-time, temporary basis. The successful Learning Support Assistant will work closely with pupils, teachers and other support staff to provide consistent classroom and individual support, helping students overcome barriers to learning, participate in lessons and work towards their individual academic, social and emotional goals.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people in an education or support setting
• Experience working with pupils who have additional emotional, medical or psychological needs is desirable
• The ability to support students primarily across Key Stage 4
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Learning Support Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 0117 223 2200

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.