Learning Support Assistant (1:1 & Small Group Intervention)

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Burnley; Presencial; GBP 13.000 - 18.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Ongoing training and development

Potential for permanent role

Descripción de la vacante

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in Burnley to provide 1:1 support in the mornings and small group interventions in the afternoons. This full-time, term-time role runs from November 2026 to July 2027 with potential for permanence.

You will work with a dedicated team to help a pupil access learning and achieve targets in a supportive school environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with primary-aged children, strong communication skills, and a collaborative

Formación

• Experience with primary-aged children.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patience, flexibility and proactive approach.

Responsabilidades

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil each morning.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Support the pupil's academic, social and emotional development.
• Deliver small group intervention sessions during the afternoons.
• Work closely with teachers, SEND staff and parents to support pupil progress.
• Monitor and record progress against individual targets.
• Help create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.

Conocimientos

Experience with primary-aged children

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Patience

Teamwork

Educación

Level 2/Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Descripción del empleo

This role combines dedicated 1:1 support with the opportunity to deliver targeted interventions and make a real difference to a child's progress throughout the school year. The school is looking for a caring, committed Learning Support Assistant who can build positive relationships and help pupils thrive both academically and socially.

Learning Support Assistant (1:1 & Small Group Intervention)

Primary School located in Burnley

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only

Start date: November 2026 until July 2027 with the Potential to Become Permanent

A welcoming primary school in Burnley is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join their team after October half-term.

This full-time role will involve providing 1:1 support to a pupil during the mornings, helping them access learning, remain engaged in lessons and achieve their individual targets. In the afternoons, you will work with small groups of children across the school, delivering targeted interventions to support progress in key areas such as literacy, numeracy and confidence-building.

The successful candidate will be patient, nurturing and committed to supporting children with a range of learning needs. You will play a key role in helping pupils develop both academically and personally within a supportive and inclusive school environment.

The Role

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil each morning.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Support the pupil's academic, social and emotional development.
• Deliver small group intervention sessions during the afternoons.
• Work closely with teachers, SEND staff and parents to support pupil progress.
• Monitor and record progress against individual targets.
• Help create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have previous experience working with primary-aged children.
• Be confident supporting pupils with additional learning needs.
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be patient, flexible and proactive in their approach.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Be committed to helping every child achieve their potential.

The School Offers:

• A supportive and welcoming staff team.
• Well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to children's education.
• Potential for the position to become permanent for the right candidate.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.