Nurturing Learning Support Assistant - Immediate Start

Step Teachers Ltd; Shrivenham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Exclusive discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd. is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils in a specialist educational setting in the UK. This full-time, long-term role starts immediately and emphasises nurturing, inclusivity, and pupil wellbeing.

Recent Ofsted findings recognised the setting as Good, with strengths in education quality, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. You will work with children who may have emotional needs, supporting teachers and contributing to a supportive learning

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting pupils with emotional or additional learning needs desirable.
• Calm, patient, and nurturing approach.
• Confident supporting children who may be anxious or require additional reassurance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom and during learning activities.
• Build positive relationships with children who may experience anxiety or low confidence.
• Help pupils engage with learning and classroom routines.
• Provide emotional reassurance and encouragement where needed.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and interventions.
• Promote independence, self-esteem, and positive behaviour.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Empathy

Job description

Step Teachers Ltd. is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils in a specialist educational setting in the UK. This full-time, long-term role starts immediately and emphasises nurturing, inclusivity, and pupil wellbeing.

Recent Ofsted findings recognised the setting as Good, with strengths in education quality, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. You will work with children who may have emotional needs, supporting teachers and contributing to a supportive learning