Learning Support Assistant - Loughborough

Teaching Personnel; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 17,909,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Wide range of opportunities across Lgh

Flexible day-to-day, short-term & long

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Free CPD and training

Potential long-term/permanent roles

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work across primary schools in Loughborough from September 2026. You will support pupils with diverse needs, helping them engage with lessons and build confidence.

The role offers flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements with a dedicated consultant, ongoing CPD, and a straightforward registration process to start your placements quickly.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school, nursery or similar setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN.
• Confident providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, adaptable and able to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support to pupils with SEN and additional needs.
• Delivering and supporting small-group interventions.
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and learning.
• Supporting pupils with their social, emotional and academic development.
• Helping to manage behaviour positively and effectively.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider school team.
• Adapting support to meet individual pupils' needs.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN experience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Primary School Learning Support Assistant

Location: Loughborough
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time & day-to-day opportunities available

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for enthusiastic and experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work across primary schools in Loughborough from September 2026.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you may be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to engage with lessons, develop their confidence and make progress academically and socially.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support to pupils with SEN and additional needs
• Delivering and supporting small-group interventions
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and learning
• Supporting pupils with their social, emotional and academic development
• Helping to manage behaviour positively and effectively
• Working closely with teachers and the wider school team
• Adapting support to meet individual pupils' needs
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils

About You

• Have previous experience working with children in a school, nursery or similar setting
• Have experience supporting pupils with SEN
• Are confident providing both 1:1 and small-group support
• Are patient, caring and approachable
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills
• Are passionate about supporting children's learning and development
• Are reliable, adaptable and able to build positive relationships

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to a wide range of primary school opportunities across Loughborough
• Flexible working options, including day-to-day, short-term and long-term roles
• Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
• Access to free CPD and training to help develop your skills
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience across different school settings
• A simple registration and onboarding process
• Access to Teaching Personnel's candidate support and resources
• Potential opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions
• A dedicated team who will support you throughout your placement

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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