Learning Support Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading rates of pay

Referral scheme – £100

Job summary

Teacher Active is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work with primary schools across Nottingham. The role offers flexible day-to-day and longer-term placements, with support across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. You may work 1:1, in small groups, or provide targeted interventions to help children access learning.

Salary ranges from £95 to £110 per day, with on-site working in NG8 1AA. This is a temporary role through TeacherActive Ltd, aimed at building experience in primary education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience within a primary school, nursery, SEN setting or similar environment.
• Passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom with learning tasks.
• Provide 1:1 support where needed.
• Support small groups and targeted interventions.
• Collaborate with the class teacher to support children's development and safeguarding.

Skills

Experience with children

Primary school experience

Positive relationships

Good communication

Flexible and reliable

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them reach their full potential?

Do you enjoy working with primary-aged children and adopting a positive, supportive learning environment?

Would you like access to a range of Learning Support Assistant opportunities across Nottingham's primary schools?

Teacher Active is currently looking to expand our pool of enthusiastic, reliable and committed Learning Support Assistants to work with our partner primary schools across Nottingham and the surrounding areas.

We work closely with a wide range of mainstream primary schools, with regular opportunities for LSAs across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

Opportunities can range from day-to-day flexible supply to short-term cover and longer-term placements, making this an ideal opportunity for experienced LSAs looking for flexibility or those wanting to build their experience within primary education.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you could be supporting pupils within the classroom, working on a 1:1 basis, supporting small groups or providing targeted interventions to help children access their learning.

You may support pupils with a range of needs, including SEN, ASD, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties and additional learning needs, depending on the requirements of the school.

A key part of the role will be building positive relationships with pupils, encouraging independence and engagement, and working closely with the class teacher to support children's learning and development.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will ideally have:

• Experience working with children or young people
• Experience within a primary school, nursery, SEN setting or similar environment
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• A patient, calm and nurturing approach
• Confidence supporting pupils with additional needs
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• An understanding of safeguarding and promoting pupil well-being
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team
• Flexibility and reliability

Previous school experience is desirable but not essential for the right candidate.

In return, you can expect:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7
• Access to a wide range of primary schools across Nottingham and surrounding areas
• Flexible day-to-day and longer-term opportunities
• The opportunity to work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• The chance to gain experience across a variety of primary school settings
• CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression platform
• Market-leading rates of pay
• Teacher Active Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend*
• PAYE pay with no hidden admin charges

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £95 to £110 a day

Hours: Full-time

Location: NG8 1AA

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 5 Oct 2026

Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

About Teacher Active

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Teacher-active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Teacher Active

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.