Learning Support Assistant

Supply Desk; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment consultancy is seeking a motivated Learning Support Assistant in Chichester. The role involves providing targeted support for children with additional needs within a welcoming school environment. Candidates should have experience in education, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding children. This full-time, temporary position offers competitive pay and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates of pay

Supportive team of experienced consultants

Flexible working hours

Refer a Friend rewards programme

24/7 access to CPD courses

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational or SEND setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with lessons and classroom organization.
• Help students with reading and numeracy tasks.
• Supervise small groups and encourage positive behavior.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Empathy

Education

Experience in educational or SEND setting

Job description

LSA

Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Location: Chichester
Pay: £70 to £90 dependent on experience*
Start Date: September ’25 – Fixed Term

What’s the job?
We are looking for a motivated, friendly, and caring Learning Support Assistant to join a dedicated team. This role involves working within the classroom and providing targeted support for children with additional needs.

About the school?
A welcoming school on a journey of excellence with a supportive and inclusive environment, focussing on achievement, respect and independence.

Who are Supply Desk?
We’re an education recruitment consultancy that builds long-term, personal relationships with schools across England and Wales and aim to match their staffing needs with the best available candidates. We’re committed to our mission of placing the right teacher, in the right school, for every job.

Why use Supply Desk?

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• A supportive team of experienced consultants to guide you throughout your placements
• Flexible working hours tailored to your needs
• ‘Refer a Friend’ rewards programme, offering up to £150 collectively for each successful referral
• 24/7 Unlimited access to CPD courses, expanding and enhancing your career journey

Who are you?

• Experience working with children, ideally within an educational or SEND setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Calm, kind, and adaptable.
• A patient, empathetic, and positive approach to supporting children’s needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support teachers with lessons, activities, and classroom organisation.
• Help students with reading, numeracy, and creative tasks.
• Supervise small groups and encourage positive behaviour.
• Assist in school events, trips, and extracurricular activities.
• Provide admin support and uphold school policies on safeguarding, equality, and health & safety.
• Encouraging positive and cooperative learning and play among students.
• Reporting student and school issues in line with health and safety, safeguarding, and behaviour policies.

Apply now and start the next stage of your exciting journey! If you have any questions, call our Southampton branch on 02380 230340 and we’ll be happy to help.