Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

A friendly and inclusive primary school is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support pupils across the classroom and help them access learning with confidence. This role is ideal for someone patient, proactive and passionate about helping children thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

About the Role

As an LSA, you’ll work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and wider staff to provide targeted support to pupils who may need additional help with learning, behaviour, communication or confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Classroom support — helping pupils engage with lessons and stay on task
• Small‑group interventions — delivering targeted activities to boost progress
• 1:1 support where required, following guidance from teaching staff
• Supporting pupils with SEND, EAL or additional learning needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour, routines and independence
• Assisting with phonics, reading, writing and maths activities
• Preparing resources and supporting classroom organisation
• Monitoring pupil progress and sharing observations with staff
• Providing emotional reassurance and helping pupils develop confidence

About You

• Experience supporting children in a school or childcare setting
• A calm, nurturing and patient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow teacher guidance and adapt to pupil needs
• Understanding of SEND is beneficial but not essential
• Passionate about helping children overcome barriers and succeed

What the School Offers

• A supportive, welcoming staff team
• Clear guidance from class teachers and the SENCO
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on pupils’ learning and wellbeing

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Mia at [email removed] or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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