Learning Support Assistant

Lancaster | Full-Time | Through Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs?

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work within welcoming and supportive primary schools across Lancaster. This role offers the opportunity to support pupils with additional needs, helping them to access learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential in the classroom.

Whether you have previous experience as an LSA, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker, or have worked with children in another capacity, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small group interventions.
• Work with children with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC/ASD), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH needs, and learning difficulties.
• Assist class teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Help pupils develop social skills, emotional regulation, and independence.
• Implement strategies outlined in EHCPs and support plans.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and encouraging learning environment.

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• A positive, patient, and resilient attitude.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for education and supporting children's development.
• Relevant qualifications such as Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant, Childcare, Health & Social Care, or similar are advantageous but not essential.

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay paid directly through PAYE.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability.
• Long-term positions with the potential for permanent school contracts.
• Access to free and discounted CPD courses through the Teaching Personnel Academy.
• Dedicated local consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to work within a variety of local primary schools across Lancaster and the surrounding areas.

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Two professional references covering the past two years.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Completion of safeguarding and compliance checks.
• Willingness to undertake or provide evidence of up-to-date Safeguarding and Allergy Awareness training.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can have a genuine impact on a child's education and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Teaching Personnel and help support the next generation of learners in Lancaster's primary schools.

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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