Learning Support Assistant

Supply Staff Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Staff Ltd in Peterborough is seeking an active Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for a secondary school. You will assist teachers to support students with learning difficulties or disabilities, delivering targeted support both 1:1 and in small groups.

This role offers flexible daily work or long-term progression with reliable pay, and a clear path to pupil progress tracking and collaboration with specialists.

Qualifications

• Proven experience or relevant training as an Learning Support Assistant (LSA) or Teaching Assistant.
• Deep knowledge of secondary curriculum subjects and classroom management.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willing to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted academic and routine guidance to students, 1 on 1 or in small groups as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA).
• Assist the teacher by adapting learning materials to student targets.
• Guide student behaviour with patience, clear boundaries, and positive reinforcement.
• Track, monitor, and report student progress to teachers and specialists.

Skills

LSA experience

Classroom management

Secondary curriculum knowledge

Education

Training in education

Job description

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Peterborough
Job Type: Daily Supply, Long Term (5 days a week)
Pay Rate: 95 - 110 per day

Job Overview:
Looking for a rewarding role in education? Supply Staff Ltd is hiring an active Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for a secondary school in Peterborough. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will assist teachers in supporting students with learning difficulties or disabilities. This Learning Support Assistant position offers flexible daily work or long-term career progression with stable pay rates.

Key Tasks:
Deliver targeted academic and routine guidance to students, 1 on 1 or in small groups as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA).
Assist the teacher by adapting learning materials to student targets.
Guide student behaviour with patience, clear boundaries, and positive reinforcement.
Track, monitor, and report student progress to teachers and specialists.

Requirements:
Proven experience or relevant training as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) or Teaching Assistant.
Deep knowledge of secondary curriculum subjects and classroom management.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willing to apply.
Full compliance with standard UK school safeguarding regulations.

Why Supply Staff Ltd:
Reliable daily pay via framework guidelines.
A dedicated local consultant to guide you through your placements.