Learning Support Assistant

Job description

Employer: Teaching PersonnelWork Type: Flexible | Part-time | Full-timePlacements: Temporary roles with pathways to permanent positions

Teaching Personnel is looking for compassionate and motivated individuals to work as Teaching Assistants supporting children with additional needs in school settings.

Previous experience is not essential. We are keen to hear from applicants who have transferable experience or a genuine interest in working with vulnerable children, including:

• Caring roles (personal or professional)

• Experience supporting individuals with additional needs

• Backgrounds in care, youth work, or support services

• Individuals with a strong desire to make a positive difference in children’s lives

• Supporting pupils with additional needs either 1:1 or in small groups

• Assisting children to engage with learning and develop independence

• Working closely with teachers and SEN staff

• Flexible placements ranging from short-term cover to long-term roles

• Many temporary placements progress into permanent roles within schools

• Flexible work to fit around your availability

• Choice of part-time or full-time hours

• Ongoing support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

• Access to training and development opportunities

• Must be 21 years of age or over

• Hold an Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce) or be willing to apply

• Right to work in the UK

• A patient, reliable, and caring approach

If you’re looking for flexible, rewarding work where you can support children who need it most, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey with Teaching Personnel.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£14.00 Per Hour

Published at

16-05-2026

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