Learning Support Assistant

Here at Teaching Personnel we are looking to recruit Learning Support Assistant's to work with our partner seondary schools across Northampton. 

Although experience working within schools is preferred, it is not essential as long as you can demonstrate the kind, caring and supportive nature needed to excel in this role. 

Key responsibilities of a LSA include: 

• Work with students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups to support their learning and development.
• Assist in the implementation of individualised learning plans, focusing on both academic and social goals.
• Provide emotional support, helping students feel confident and capable in the classroom.
• Encourage students’ participation in class activities and extracurricular opportunities.
• Help students develop important life skills, including independence and self-confidence.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and other staff to ensure the needs of students are met.
• Monitor and track student progress, adjusting support strategies as necessary.

Ideal candidate:

• Kind, caring and supportive 
• Patient and attentive 
• Pro active in providing a safe and sound working environment for students
• Excellent communication skills to build trust and positive relationships with students and colleagues

If you believe you are a great fit for the role and would love the chance to work within secondary schools supporting students with additional needs, I encourage you to apply, attaching your CV. 

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.

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.