Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

New Directions Holdings Limited; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Holdings Limited is seeking Learning Support Assistants to work across schools in the Market Harborough area. This hands-on role involves supporting pupils with additional needs, sometimes 1:1, sometimes in small groups, to help them engage with lessons.

You will work with schools via a SEND-specialist recruitment agency, with enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks in place. Full-time or part-time hours available; you’ll gain valuable experience supporting young people and

Qualifications

• Experience in education, SEN, care, or support work.
• Patient, reliable, and positive individuals.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine interest in supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs
• Helping students stay focused and engaged in lessons
• Providing encouragement, reassurance, and structure
• Assisting teachers in creating a positive learning environment
• Supporting pupils in line with their individual learning needs

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Patience

Support work experience

Job description

We’re currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to support pupils across schools in the Market Harborough area.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be working closely with pupils who may need a little extra support to engage with learning. Support may be 1:1 or in small groups, depending on the needs of the school.

What the role involves

• Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs
• Helping students stay focused and engaged in lessons
• Providing encouragement, reassurance, and structure
• Assisting teachers in creating a positive learning environment
• Supporting pupils in line with their individual learning needs

Who this role suits

• Experience in education, SEN, care, or support work
• Patient, reliable, and positive individuals
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine interest in supporting young people

Formal qualifications are beneficial but not essential.

The details

Location: Market Harborough area
Hours: Full-time / Part-time options
Pay: £96.63 – £100.00 per day (depending on experience)

You’ll be working through a SEND-specialist education recruitment agency, placing you into schools where your support can make a real impact.

All roles are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.