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Learning Support Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Poole
Date posted : 03/04/25
  1. Full Time
£12.90 - 15.40 per hour

Job description

Join Our Team as a Learning Support Assistant in Highcliffe!

Location: Poole, Dorset
Contract Type: Full-time, with opportunities for long-term placements
Start Date: After May Half Term, June 2025

Are you an experienced and compassionate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) seeking a meaningful role? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for dedicated LSAs to work in secondary schools in Poole and surrounding areas.

We collaborate with a variety of schools looking for committed individuals to support students with diverse needs, including SEN, SEMH, and other additional learning challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide focused support to students in class, small groups, or one-on-one settings.

  • Assist teachers with lesson delivery, ensuring all students can engage and succeed.

  • Encourage and foster student independence and confidence in their learning journey.

  • Support students with SEN, tailoring interventions to meet their specific needs.

  • Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour, following school policies and best practices.

  • Collaborate with staff to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging educational environment.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience: Previous experience working with secondary-aged students, particularly those with SEN or additional needs.

  • Skills: A strong understanding of SEN and SEMH strategies, along with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

  • Attitude: Patience, empathy, and adaptability when supporting students.

  • Commitment: A proactive, team-oriented approach to working within a school environment and upholding its values and safeguarding policies.

  • Contribution: Ability to assist in planning and evaluating tailored learning interventions.

What We Offer:

  • Variety: Opportunities for both short-term and long-term placements.

  • Growth: A chance to work in local schools and develop your skills and experience.

  • Support: Dedicated guidance from an experienced and friendly recruitment consultant.

If you’re passionate about supporting young people and making a lasting impact on their lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your CV today and take the next step in your education career!

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and necessary vetting procedures.

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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