Learning Support Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Rudgeway; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay

Referral scheme (£100)

Dedicated consultants 24/7

CPD courses & My-Progression

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is recruiting a SEND Learning Support Assistant for a specialist all-through school in South Gloucestershire. The role is full-time on a long-term temporary basis from September, supporting pupils with SEMH needs and working alongside teaching staff to promote engagement and access to learning.

Candidate must have SEMH experience, a driving licence with vehicle access, strong behaviour management, and a patient, resilient approach. Team Teach is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Team Teach training desirable.
• A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
• Excellent behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, resilient and proactive approach to supporting learners.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the school and work closely with teaching staff.
• Encourage engagement and help learners access learning in a safe environment.
• Promote positive behaviour and supportive classroom routines.
• Contribute to a collaborative wider staff team to sustain progress.

Skills

SEMH experience

Team Teach training

Full UK driving licence

Behaviour management

Patient and resilient

Team collaboration

Job description

South West/ temporary / £14.25 - 16.85 per hour

Job Title: SEND Learning Support Assistant

Location: South Gloucestershire

Start Date: September 2026

Are you an experienced SEND Learning Support Assistant looking to make a real difference in a specialist school?

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with SEMH needs?

Are you a driver with access to your own vehicle and looking for a rewarding long-term role from September?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist all-through SEND school in South Gloucestershire to recruit a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant. The school provides a supportive and nurturing learning environment for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, promoting positive relationships, resilience and individual progress.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time SEND Learning Support Assistant on a long-term temporary basis from September. The successful SEND Learning Support Assistant will support pupils across the school, working closely with teaching staff to encourage engagement, promote positive behaviour and help students access learning in a safe and supportive environment. Due to the school's location, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

The successful SEND Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs
• Team Teach training is desirable
• A full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle
• Excellent behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• A patient, resilient and proactive approach to supporting learners
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider staff team

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

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.