Learning Support Assistant

Humly North West; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational assistance provider is seeking a committed SEND Learning Support Assistant for a full-time role in Carlisle, starting January 19, 2026. This position focuses on providing tailored 2:1 support to a Year 2 pupil, helping with emotional regulation and learning access. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting children with additional needs, a calm demeanor, and the ability to build positive relationships. This role offers weekly pay and various additional benefits.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Access to teaching roles via the Humly app

FREE Safeguarding, Prevent & Child Protection training

Ongoing support from experienced team

£100 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school setting, particularly with children with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with other teachers and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Providing 2:1 support for a pupil with additional needs.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Helping the pupil access learning throughout the school day.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SEN team.
• Promoting a calm, consistent and supportive environment.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEN or additional needs

Calm, patient and resilient approach

Confidence supporting behaviour and emotional regulation

Ability to build strong, positive relationships

Consistent and reliable working approach

Job description

Humly is seeking a committed and enthusiastic SEND Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Carlisle, working on a 2:1 basis to support a pupil in Year 2.

This is a full‑time, longer‑term role, starting 19th January 2026 and initially running until 27th March 2026, with the potential to be extended. The role would suit an educator who values consistency, enjoys building strong relationships, and is motivated by making a meaningful difference to a child’s school experience.

The role involves providing tailored support to help the pupil access learning, manage emotions and develop positive behaviours within the classroom and wider school environment. You will work closely with the class teacher and SEN team to implement agreed strategies that support both learning and wellbeing.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing 2:1 support for a pupil with additional needs
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Helping the pupil access learning throughout the school day
• Working closely with the class teacher and SEN team
• Promoting a calm, consistent and supportive environment

What You’ll Bring

• Experience supporting children with SEN or additional needs
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Confidence supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
• Ability to build strong, positive relationships
• A consistent and reliable working approach

Pay Structure

From £14.85 per hour

Additional Benefits

• Weekly pay and access to teaching roles via the Humly app
• FREE Safeguarding, Prevent & Child Protection training
• Ongoing support from our experienced North West team
• The most downloaded supply app in the UK
• £100 Refer‑a‑Friend bonus once your referral completes their first assignment

Important Information

• Temporary role covering the Spring term, with potential to extend
• Full‑time, Monday to Friday
• Enhanced DBS required (if required, Humly can support with an Enhanced DBS at a cost to the educator)