Learning Support Assistant

Vision for Education - Cambridge; Hartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Assistant in Hartford to support children with different abilities, including those with SEND. Candidates must be patient and have relevant experience. This role offers competitive weekly pay ranging from £415 to £500. Join a supportive primary school committed to the development and well-being of its pupils.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous referral bonuses

Ongoing consultant support

Qualifications

• Patient and resilient personality essential.
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support children of varying abilities, including those with SEND.
• Work closely with teachers and staff to ensure effective learning.

Skills

Patience

Kindness

Experience with children with SEND

Education

Relevant training or qualifications

Job description

Vision for Education are looking to expand their support staff team working with a Primary School in the Huntingdon area.

About the role

Working as a Learning Support Assistant you will be working with children of different abilities including SEND. You will need to be patient, kind and caring, willing to go the extra mile to help the children and young people you work with to the best of your ability.

About the school

This is a well established, high achieving Primary school in Huntingdon that is looking to build their support staff team. They offer a warm and welcoming environment and a supportive staff team, always with the best interest of the pupils in mind.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Learning Support Assistant you will:

• be patient and resilient
• have previous experience working with children with SEND
• Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market‑leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high‑quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary

£415 to £500 per week (Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.)

Minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position

• To hold a DBS on the update service or be willing to process one with us
• To have relevant training or qualifications

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in‑house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
• Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up‑to‑date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Jenny Freeman onor email (url removed).