Learning Support Assistant

Sense Education; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sense Education is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with Autism at KS2 level, under guidance from the teacher. You will work closely with the class teacher to support both learning and wellbeing, using patience and creativity to nurture confidence and resilience.

The ideal candidate holds a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent and has experience with SEND. A passion for working with children or individuals with disabilities is essential.

Qualifications

• recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or background in education or care (NVQ, CACHE, Degree, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Passionate working with young children or adults with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a child who has Autism and help them feel safe and ready to learn.
• Support learning and wellbeing in collaboration with the class teacher.
• Assist with emotional regulation and daily routines to build confidence and resilience.

Skills

Compassionate approach to support

1:1 support experience

Disability awareness

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

NVQ/CACHE/ Degree or equivalent

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

A welcoming primary school is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child who has Autism. This role is about building trust, offering consistency, and helping the pupil feel safe and ready to learn. You will be working at a KS2 level with guidance from the Teacher.

The Role

You will work closely with the class teacher to support both learning and wellbeing, using patience, empathy, and creativity to nurture confidence and resilience. The focus will be on emotional regulation, encouragement, and gentle guidance through daily routines.

The Ideal Person

Applicants should hold a relevant degree or a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification. Experience with trauma-informed approaches is highly beneficial. What matters most is your ability to connect with children, remain calm under pressure, and bring a caring, reliable presence.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or a background in education or care (NVQ, CACHE, Degree, or equivalent)
• Experience supporting children with SEND
• Passionate working with young children or adults with disabilities

Location –Whitehaven

Role Type:Full Time / Part time/ Temp – Perm

Pay Rate:£14.60 – £16.90 per hour

Hours8.30am–3.30pm, Monday to Friday. Open to full-time and part-time applicants.

If you’re ready to use your skills to change a child’s future, we’d love to hear from you.

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. Thisadvertis for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.