Teaching Assistant

Five Education Recruitment; Highweek; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Assistant to provide tailored support for a primary-aged pupil. The role involves building a trusting relationship, helping manage emotions, and collaborating with teaching staff. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children with additional needs, demonstrating patience and empathy. This is a chance to make a significant impact in a nurturing educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with communication challenges and emotional regulation.
• Ability to build relationships to encourage engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support tailored to the pupil's needs.
• Build a trusting relationship to boost self-esteem.
• Monitor progress and behaviors, contributing to reviews.

Skills

Experience working with children with additional needs

Patient and empathetic approach

Job description

We are looking for a calm, compassionate, and committed Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to provide 1 : 1 support for a primary-aged pupil at our inclusive and nurturing school in Torbay. The pupil requires consistent, personalised support to help with communication challenges and emotional regulation, both in and out of the classroom.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact by helping a young learner feel secure, understood, and confident in their learning environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide 1 : 1 support tailored to the pupil's communication and emotional needs throughout the school day.
• Build a trusting, positive relationship to encourage engagement, resilience, and self-esteem.
• Use visual aids, simplified language, or alternative communication strategies where appropriate.
• Help the pupil understand and manage emotions, transitions, and changes to routine.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, and external professionals to deliver consistent support.
• Monitor progress and behaviours, contributing to reviews and support planning.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment.

What We're Looking For :

• Experience working with children with additional needs, particularly around communication or SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health).
• A patient and empathetic approach to behaviour and learning suppo...