Learning Support Assistant

TeacherActive; Bath; On-site; GBP 15,682 - 17,527; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Competitive daily rates

Referral bonuses

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for students with additional learning needs at a secondary school in Nailsea. This long-term position offers competitive daily rates and is ideal for someone passionate about helping young people thrive in a supportive environment. Experience with SEND and building positive relationships is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with SEND in a 1:1 or small-group setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and the needs of students with EHCPs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 basis with a variety of learning and emotional needs.
• Build trust and encourage progress among students.
• Provide tailored support in a specialist provision within a mainstream school.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Patience

Empathy

Understanding of safeguarding

Job description

South West/ temporary / £89 - 95 per day

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant – Resource Base (1:1 Support)
Location: Nailsea
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £85 – £95 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Do you have experience supporting students with additional learning needs on a 1:1 basis?

Are you passionate about helping young people thrive in a supportive and structured environment?

Do you want to work in a specialist provision within a mainstream school?

TeacherActive is working in partnership with a well-regarded secondary school in Nailsea, which is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated Resource Base team. This is a long-term, full-time role starting immediately, supporting students on a 1:1 basis with a variety of learning and emotional needs.

The Resource Base provides tailored, small-group and individualised support to students who benefit from a quieter, more structured learning environment within the mainstream school. The successful candidate will play a key role in building trust, encouraging progress, and supporting students with their learning, communication, and emotional regulation.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will:

Have experience working with young people with SEND, particularly in a 1:1 or small-group setting

Be patient, empathetic, and confident in managing behaviour calmly and effectively

Have a strong understanding of safeguarding, inclusion, and the needs of students with EHCPs

Be able to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents/carers

Ideally have previous experience in a school, PRU, or alternative provision

In return, you can expect:

A long-term position within a nurturing, specialist setting

Support and training from the school’s experienced SEN and pastoral teams

Competitive daily rates paid on a PAYE basis (no umbrella deductions)

Ongoing CPD opportunities via our My-Progression platform

Dedicated support from your TeacherActive consultant

Referral bonuses – earn up to £100 when you refer a friend *T&Cs apply*

If you're looking to make a meaningful difference in a rewarding 1:1 role within a fantastic secondary school in Nailsea, click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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