Learning Support Assistant

Class Act Teaching Services; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Class Act Teaching Services is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a full-time, long-term position in an educational setting. You will support pupils in classrooms and learning activities, building supportive relationships to help learners achieve their potential.

A calm, patient, nurturing approach and strong communication are essential to help pupils engage with routines and feel secure. Salary is dependent on experience and paid weekly through PAYE.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people is required.
• Ability to support learners with emotional or additional needs is desirable.
• Calm, patient, nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom and during learning activities
• Build positive relationships with children who may experience anxiety or low confidence
• Help pupils engage with learning and classroom routines
• Provide emotional reassurance and encouragement where needed
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning
• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and interventions
• Promote independence, self-esteem, and positive behaviour
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Relationship-building

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity Immediate Start Available

This is a specialist educational setting that prides itself on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential. The setting is committed to promoting personal development, wellbeing, and positive learning experiences for all learners.

Recent Ofsted findings recognised the setting as Good, highlighting strengths in the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.

Duties as a Learning Support Assistant:

• Support pupils in the classroom and during learning activities
• Build positive relationships with children who may experience anxiety or low confidence
• Help pupils engage with learning and classroom routines
• Provide emotional reassurance and encouragement where needed
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning
• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and interventions
• Promote independence, self-esteem, and positive behaviour
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

Ideal Learning Support Assistant:

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting pupils with emotional or additional learning needs is desirable
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Confidence supporting children who may be anxious or require additional reassurance
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Class Act?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!