Learning Support Assistant

TeacherActive; Barry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant in Barry, UK. This role involves supporting pupils with emotional and learning difficulties in a professional environment, focusing on their development and confidence. Candidates should have experience with Additional Learning Needs and be calm in challenging situations. This opportunity offers competitive pay rates and a supportive onboarding process, making it a great chance for professional growth.

Benefits

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

TeacherActive Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in SEN support.
• Calm and professional in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support children with emotional, learning, and behavioural difficulties.
• Develop pupils' learning and confidence in a 1:1 setting or group.

Skills

Experience working one‑to‑one with pupils with Additional Learning Needs

Preferably TEAM teach qualified

Job description

Are you a qualified Teaching Assistant with extensive experience in SEN support?

Is it important for you to build trusting relationships with your pupils?

Do you remain calm and professional in challenging situations?

TeacherActive is delighted to partner with a Primary School located in the Vale of Glamorgan. The school highly values independent thinking and problem‑solving skills and strives to foster these qualities in their students. Regardless of ability, religion, or gender, the school promotes high standards of achievement for each individual.

We are seeking a highly experienced Learning Support Assistant who is ready for a challenge to join the school. The successful candidate will support children with emotional, learning, and behavioural difficulties in the learning support class, potentially in either a group or a 1:1 setting. This role will focus on developing pupils' learning and confidence on a daily basis, offering a temporary opportunity to enhance your skills and self-confidence.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience working one‑to‑one with pupils with Additional Learning Needs / ALN
• Preferably TEAM teach qualified, but not required

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available around the clock to assist with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *T&Cs apply*
• CPD Courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel
• Competitive 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 trust that you're paying the right amount of tax and national insurance, with no admin charges coming out of your hard‑earned cash.

If you are interested in this Learning Support Assistant / LSA position, click ‘APPLY NOW’ and we will be in touch with you. Alternatively, feel free to contact us.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

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

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

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