Flexible Primary Learning Support Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Newark and Sherwood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultants

Market-leading pay

£100 referral bonus

Job summary

Teacher Active is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work with partner primary schools across Newark and surrounding areas. Roles include flexible day-to-day supply, short-term cover, and longer-term placements in EYFS, KS1 and KS2, with opportunities to gain varied experience.

We offer CPD, 24/7 consultant support, and market-leading pay through PAYE. Ideal for those already in or entering primary education seeking flexible work across local schools.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience in a primary school, nursery, SEN setting or similar environment.
• Genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Patient, calm and nurturing approach.
• Confidence supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.
• Ability to work as part of a wider school team.
• Flexibility, reliability and adaptability to different settings.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the classroom to access learning.
• Provide 1:1 support for children needing guidance.
• Work with small groups and deliver targeted learning interventions.
• Support pupils with SEN, ASD, ADHD, SEMH and other needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and participation in lessons.
• Build trusting relationships and promote independence with pupils.
• Collaborate with class teachers to support learning and wellbeing.

Skills

Child experience

Primary school

Communication

Safeguarding

Job description

Teacher Active is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work with partner primary schools across Newark and surrounding areas. Roles include flexible day-to-day supply, short-term cover, and longer-term placements in EYFS, KS1 and KS2, with opportunities to gain varied experience.

We offer CPD, 24/7 consultant support, and market-leading pay through PAYE. Ideal for those already in or entering primary education seeking flexible work across local schools.