Learning Support Assistant

Job description

Location: John Taylor Free SchoolPosition: 1:1 Learning Support Assistant (Year 9)Pay: £90 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in a young person’s life? Do you have the compassion and dedication to support students with complex needs? Whether you have prior experience or are looking to build your skills in a specialist role, we want YOU!

The Supply Register are working in partnership with John Taylor Free School to recruit a caring and committed Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to provide 1:1 support for a Year 9 student.

You will be supporting a student with:

• Scoliosis
• Heart disease
• Duchenne muscular dystrophy

The student uses an electric wheelchair and requires support throughout the school day, including personal care and mobility assistance.

Provide 1:1 classroom support, ensuring the student can access learning.

Assist with personal care needs in a respectful and dignified manner.

Support with manual handling and mobility, including hoist use (training required).

Encourage independence and engagement in lessons.

Work closely with teaching staff and the SEN team.

Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Experience: Experience working with young people or individuals with additional needs is desirable.

Training required : Manual handling and hoist training.

Communication Skills: Strong ability to work with staff and students.

Compassion: A patient, caring, and understanding approach.

Reliability: Professional and dependable.

Face-to-face interview at the school is required.

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Free CPD opportunities to support your professional development.

Weekly PAYE payments—no umbrella companies involved.

Flexible work to suit your lifestyle.

Dedicated support from a Partnership Executive.

Competitive pay based on experience.

If you’re an enthusiastic and compassionate individual looking for a rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your CV or contact The Supply Register today.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Burton-On-Trent

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £90.00 and £100.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English