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Learning Support Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Dorset
Date posted : 12/03/25
  1. Full Time
£79 - 96 per day

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Secondary Schools
Location: Christchurch
Salary: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: 22nd April (After Easter Half Term)
Contract Type: Full-time

Are you passionate about making a difference in students’ lives? Teaching Personnel is looking for dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to support students in secondary schools across Christchurch.

About the Role:

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in providing tailored support to students with additional learning needs, including Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. Working closely with teachers and SENCOs, you will help create a nurturing learning environment where students can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-on-one and small-group support to students with SEN/SEMH needs.
  • Assist in implementing personalised support plans and adapting learning materials.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation.
  • Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff and parents.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Encourage independence and confidence in students.
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress and behaviour.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working with young people, particularly those with SEN/SEMH needs.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A patient and proactive approach to supporting students.
  • Right to work in the UK.
  • An up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
  • An enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or willingness to apply for one).

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

  • Competitive hourly pay rates.
  • Flexible working opportunities in a variety of schools.
  • Ongoing professional development and training.
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on students’ education and well-being.

If you are eager to support students in achieving their full potential, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now by submitting your CV, and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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.

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