Learning Support Assistant

Empowering Learning; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in Sheffield. This role offers classroom-based support for primary, secondary, and SEND students, focusing on one-to-one and small group settings. Candidates with childcare or SEND experience will be preferred, but training will be provided. Flexible work options are available, including full-time and part-time positions. Join us in making a positive impact on children's education and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Childcare experience is highly valued.
• Experience or knowledge of special education needs (SEND) preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and reliable work ethic required.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom-based support in one-to-one and small group settings.
• Assist with teaching activities for primary, secondary, and SEND students.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to implement learning plans.
• Support children's behaviour and wellbeing in a safe environment.

Skills

Childcare experience

SEND experience or knowledge

Dedicated and reliable work ethic

Positive and encouraging personality

Job description

About the role

Role: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Employer: Empowering Learning
Contract: Flexible (Full-time/Part-time/Ad-hoc supply)
Salary: £105 - £110 per day (depending on experience and placement)
Start Date: January 2026

Do you have childcare or care experience?

Do you have or are you looking to gain classroom experience?

Do you have special education needs experience on either a personal or professional level?

Empowering Learning is working with a number of partner Primary, Secondary and SEND Schools in Sheffield and surrounding areas, and we are looking to take on new and experienced Learning Support Assistants to cover on a day to day, part time and full-time basis.

The roles are classroom-based working on a either a 1to1 and small group basis. SEND and childcare experience is preferred but not essential, as training and support will be provided.

If you believe you are suitable for this role, or you are available for alternative immediate or future education-based work, please apply today via the website, or for further information about this and alternative roles across Empowering Learning, please contact Paul at the Sheffield office of Empowering Learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom-based support in one-to-one and small group settings
• Assist with teaching activities for primary, secondary and SEND students
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to implement learning plans
• Support children’s behaviour and wellbeing in a safe and positive environment

Qualifications

• Childcare experience
• SEND experience or knowledge
• Dedicated and reliable work ethic
• Positive and encouraging personality
• Willingness to complete DDSS declarations and provide professional references

Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview