Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant in Sittingbourne, Kent. This role involves supporting pupils' learning and development, particularly those with additional needs. Responsibilities include working closely with teachers, supporting individual learning, and helping with personal care when needed. Applicants should have experience with children and hold a relevant qualification. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for further training and development.

Benefits

Ongoing support from an education consultant

Free training in safeguarding and learning support

Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

Qualifications

• Experience with children in educational or care settings.
• Must hold or be willing to work towards appropriate qualifications.
• Experience supporting children with additional learning needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist teachers in differentiated learning activities.
• Encourage engagement and independent learning.

Skills

Experience working with children in school or care settings

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Patience, empathy, and resilience

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent

Position: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Contract: Full-time / Part-time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Start Date: Immediate

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to work alongside teachers in supporting pupils' learning and development. This role is suitable for working with children who may require additional support to reach their full potential, including those with learning difficulties, behavioural challenges, or other additional needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about making a positive difference in pupils' educational experience.

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting teachers in delivering differentiated learning activities
• Encouraging engagement, confidence, and independent learning
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional development
• Helping with personal care where required
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience working with children in school or care settings
• Are patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills
• Are flexible, reliable, and enthusiastic
• Hold a relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) or are willing to work towards one

Experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs is desirable but not essential.

• Opportunities to work across schools in Maidstone and Kent
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay
• Free training in safeguarding, learning support strategies, and professional development

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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