Learning Support Assistant

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; Faringdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD and professional development

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a Secondary School in Faringdon. The role involves supporting pupils with learning needs, working with teachers and the SEN department, and providing one-to-one or small group support to help students access the curriculum.

Ideal candidates have school-based experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. Roles offer flexible full-time and part-time options and immediate start.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment.
• Experience supporting children or young people in an educational setting.
• Willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS or have Update Service registration.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons to access learning and stay engaged.
• Provide 1:1 or small group interventions as needed.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparation.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to staff.
• Promote safeguarding and a safe learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

School experience

Behaviour support

Education

Enhanced DBS certificate

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Secondary School | Faringdon

£100 – £120 per day | Immediate Start
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Monarch Education is currently seeking dedicated, caring, and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join a welcoming Secondary School in Faringdon. We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available, making this an excellent role for those seeking either regular work or flexible employment around existing commitments.

This rewarding role is ideal for individuals who have experience working in schools and are passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential, both academically and socially.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with students, teachers, and the SEN department to provide tailored support that helps pupils overcome barriers to learning. You may support students on a 1:1 basis, in small groups, or within the wider classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting students in lessons to help them access learning and remain engaged.
• Working with pupils who may have additional learning needs, including SEN, ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or other barriers to learning.
• Providing one-to-one and small group interventions when required.
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparation.
• Encouraging student participation, independence, and confidence.
• Supporting positive behaviour and promoting a safe learning environment.
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Building positive relationships with students, staff, and parents where appropriate.
• Supporting pupils during breaktimes, transitions between lessons, and other school activities when required.
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of all students.

Life as a Supply Learning Support Assistant

Working in supply allows you to make a meaningful difference while enjoying flexibility and variety in your role. Whether you are looking for a long-term position or wish to build experience across different settings, supply work offers fantastic opportunities to develop your skills and broaden your experience within education.

Benefits of supply work include:

• Flexible working patterns to suit your availability.
• Opportunities to work in a variety of school environments.
• Valuable experience supporting students with diverse learning needs.
• Excellent career-building experience for aspiring teachers, counsellors, psychologists, or education professionals.
• A healthy work-life balance.
• Dedicated support from your Monarch Education consultant.
• Access to ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates must:

• Have previous experience working within a school environment.
• Have experience supporting children or young people, ideally within an educational setting.
• Be patient, empathetic, and passionate about helping students succeed.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be comfortable supporting students with a range of learning and behavioural needs.
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one through Monarch Education.
• Be able to provide professional references covering the last two years of employment, education, or training history.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What Monarch Education Offers

• Competitive daily rates of £100 – £120 per day.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Weekly pay.
• Free access to CPD and training courses.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement journey.
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and temp-to-perm roles.
• A chance to make a genuine impact on students' educational experiences and outcomes.

This role is available for an immediate start.

If you have experience working in schools, enjoy supporting young people, and are looking for your next rewarding opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• GCA Approved Supplier
• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• free Safeguarding training
• refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

Important Information:

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities – Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.