Learning Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate from £90

Ongoing training and development

Potential permanent placement

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is working with a welcoming school in the WF8 area of West Yorkshire to recruit a Learning Support Assistant. You will provide 1:1 and small group support to students with additional learning needs and help teachers deliver differentiated lessons.

You will also support pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development, contribute to a positive learning environment and support EHCP strategies. The role is full-time, long-term, ASAP, with a daily rate from £90.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Patient, caring and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Desirable but not essential: Level 2/3 TA qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with additional learning needs.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development, promoting positive relationships and wellbeing.
• Assist class teachers in delivering differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Help implement strategies outlined in EHCPs.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and a positive attitude towards learning.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

TA qualification desirable

Education

TA qualification (level 2/3)

Job description

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Area: WF8 (Pontefract, West Yorkshire)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Rate: From £90 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School:

We are working with a welcoming and inclusive school in the WF8 area of West Yorkshire that is dedicated to supporting students with a range of additional learning needs. The school provides a nurturing and supportive environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.

The school values teamwork and collaboration, with staff working together to provide personalised support and ensure that every child receives the guidance they need to succeed.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with additional learning needs, helping them remain engaged and confident in their learning.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development, promoting positive relationships and wellbeing.
• Assist class teachers in delivering differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Help implement strategies outlined in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Encourage independence, confidence, and a positive attitude towards learning.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational, care, or support setting.
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach to supporting learners with additional needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for education and making a positive difference to children’s lives.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.

To be eligible, you must:

• Have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to apply for a new one.
• Provide two professional child-related references.

Why work with us?

• Competitive daily rate starting from £90.
• Supportive school environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within SEN and mainstream settings.
• Long-term role with potential for permanent placement.