Learning Support Assistant

Location: Plymouth & Surrounding Areas
Pay: £90 - £100 per day (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time & Flexible Supply Opportunities
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Are you looking for a rewarding role working with children?

Teaching Personnel Plymouth is currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work across a variety of primary schools, specialist provisions and Early Years settings throughout Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

Whether you have experience as a Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Support Worker, Care Worker, Youth Worker, Sports Coach, or are looking to transfer your skills into education, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in schools while making a positive difference to children's learning, development and wellbeing.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support pupils both inside and outside the classroom, helping them engage with learning and reach their full potential.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assisting children with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties.
• Supporting learning activities and encouraging classroom engagement.
• Building positive relationships with pupils to promote confidence and independence.
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Working closely with teachers and school staff to ensure pupils receive the support they need.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

We Would Love to Hear From You If You Have Experience In:

• Teaching Assistant roles
• Nursery and Early Years settings
• Childcare
• Care and support work
• Residential care
• Youth work
• Sports coaching
• Education or Psychology-related studies

What We Are Looking For

• A positive and flexible approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, resilience and a genuine passion for supporting children.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A willingness to learn and develop within an educational setting.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through Teaching Personnel.

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability.
• Weekly pay.
• Full-time and part-time positions available.
• Access to free CPD and training through the Teaching Personnel Academy.
• Opportunities to work across a range of schools and settings.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant.
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting children and would like to take the next step in your career within education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and a member of the Teaching Personnel Plymouth team will be in touch to discuss current opportunities.

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.
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