Learning Support Assistant

Class Act Teaching Services; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Well-being services

Job summary

Class Act Teaching Services is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a full-time, long-term position in a nurturing educational setting. An immediate start is available, with weekly PAYE payments and benefits to support wellbeing.

The role focuses on supporting pupils with learning needs, building confidence, and promoting a safe, inclusive environment. Previous experience with children is preferred, with a calm and patient approach central to the work.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting pupils with emotional or additional learning needs desirable.
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach.
• Confidence supporting anxious or needing additional reassurance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom and during learning activities.
• Build positive relationships with children who may experience anxiety or low confidence.
• Help pupils engage with learning and classroom routines.
• Provide emotional reassurance and encouragement where needed.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and interventions.
• Promote independence, self-esteem and positive behaviour.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm and nurturing approach

Safeguarding awareness

Relationship building

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity Immediate Start Available

This is a specialist educational setting that prides itself on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential. The setting is committed to promoting personal development, wellbeing, and positive learning experiences for all learners.

Recent Ofsted findings recognised the setting as Good, highlighting strengths in the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.

Duties as a Learning Support Assistant:

• Support pupils in the classroom and during learning activities
• Build positive relationships with children who may experience anxiety or low confidence
• Help pupils engage with learning and classroom routines
• Provide emotional reassurance and encouragement where needed
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning
• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and interventions
• Promote independence, self-esteem, and positive behaviour
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

Ideal Learning Support Assistant:

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting pupils with emotional or additional learning needs is desirable
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Confidence supporting children who may be anxious or require additional reassurance
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Salary and Benefits

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies.

• Discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more.
• Comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.