Learning Support Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Cambridge. Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Role: Learning Support Assistant (LSA).

Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities. Agency: TeacherActive. Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in educational settings.
• Previous experience in a school, SEND, care, youth work or similar environment.
• Patient, caring and resilient with good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident supporting pupils with a range of learning needs and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-to-1 and small-group support to pupils throughout the school day.
• Support pupils with classroom activities and their learning.
• Help pupils remain focused, engaged and motivated.
• Support children with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom resources.
• Support pupils' social and emotional development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Help create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff.

Skills

Experience with children

Teamwork

Communication

Patience and resilience

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £96.86 to £105 a day

Hours: Full-time

Location: CB5 8LN

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 14 Oct 2026

Closing date: 13 Nov 2026

Summary

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Cambridge

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Role: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities

Agency: TeacherActive

Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Learning Support Assistant looking for your next opportunity in education?

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and other education professionals to provide additional support to pupils throughout the school day.

• Providing 1-to-1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with classroom activities and their learning
• Helping pupils remain focused, engaged and motivated
• Supporting children with SEND and additional learning needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and independence
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom resources
• Supporting pupils with their social and emotional development
• Building positive and professional relationships with pupils
• Helping to create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff

The Ideal Candidate

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience working with children or young people
• Have previous experience within a school, SEND, care, youth work or similar environment
• Are patient, caring and resilient
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Are confident supporting pupils with a range of learning needs
• Are reliable, adaptable and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Have a genuine passion for helping children reach their potential
• Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Previous classroom experience is desirable but not always essential. Candidates with transferable experience from childcare, care, support work, youth work, sports coaching or other child-focused settings are also encouraged to apply.

Why Work Through TeacherActive?

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements
• Opportunities across Cambridge and the surrounding areas
• Flexible full-time and part-time work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of schools and educational settings
• Support throughout the registration and placement process

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and requires you to supply good professional references.

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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.