Learning Support Assistant - Level 1

eTeach UK Limited; Epsom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education provider in Epsom is looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support children with their academic, social, and emotional needs. The role requires assisting teachers, providing lunchtime support, and building trusting relationships with children. Candidates should have at least GCSEs in English and Maths and relevant experience with children is desirable. This is a part-time, term-time only position with flexible hours available.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with children is desirable for Level 1.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.
• DBS on the update service or ready to complete a new one.

Responsibilities

• Assist class teachers in engaging children with the curriculum.
• Provide support during lunchtimes in lunch halls and playground.
• Build caring, supportive relationships with children.
• Carry out personal care routines where appropriate.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to relate positively to children

Use of relevant technology/equipment

Flexibility and team work

Initiative

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above

Level 1 qualification (desirable)

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our team. The role involves providing support for children who require additional help, working both in the classroom and around school to help pupils make academic, social, emotional and behavioural progress.

The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting all children, be flexible in their approach, and work well as part of a team.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Assist class teachers and the wider team in engaging children with the curriculum
• Provide support during lunchtimes, both in the lunch halls and in the playground
• Support children experiencing difficulties with their emotions, behaviour, social interactions, or other aspects of school or home life
• Occasionally assist with whole-class supervision during teachers’ planned lessons
• Build caring, supportive and trusting relationships with children
• Carry out personal care routines where appropriate
• Assist in creating and developing resources for use in and out of the classroom
• Communicate and collaborate with parents under the guidance of the class teacher/SENDCo

For this role you will need:

• A willingness to undertake training relevant to the role (Level 1 qualification desirable)
• School based references from the last 2 years (Desirable)
• A DBS on the update service or happy to complete a new one

The right candidate will have:

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Previous experience of working with children (desirable for Level 1).
• A proven ability to use their initiative
• Strong communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults
• The ability to use relevant technology/equipment
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Flexibility and the ability to work well within a team

Hours

The role is term-time only (38 weeks per year)
21.25 hours per week
Work pattern - Monday to Friday 09:00 - 13:30 (includes a 15min unpaid break)
for the right candidate we can be flexible around the weekly working pattern

Salary

PS3 – Fully time equivalent (FTE) £24,510
Actual salary (21.25 hours, 38 weeks): £12,127.34 – £12,346.74 per annum (pro rata)
We offer an exciting and challenging environment, a dedicated, hardworking and supportive staff team and excellent opportunities and commitment to staff professional development.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged via our Admin Manager, Emma Dennis.

Apply

Closing date for applications is 12 midday on Thursday 8 January 2026
Interviews planned for week commencing 15 January 2025
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date and therefore encourage early applications.

Safeguarding Information

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self‑declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.