Learning Support Worker
Heart Teaching · Surrey
Learning Support Worker at Heart Teaching, based in Surrey, paying £13.70 - £15.20 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £13.70 - £15.20 per hour
- Location
- Surrey
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 4 hours ago
- Closes
- 17 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
71% below the typical rate for teaching assistant
Reference https://heartteaching.com/?post_type=job_listing&p=22761
About the role
Join Our Team as a Learning Support Worker!
Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you thrive in a supportive and caring environment? We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic Learning Support Workers to support incredible students aged 5–25 in both their residential and educational settings.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Each day brings something new and meaningful! Your role will include:
Working closely with a multi-disciplinary team who share one goal: the very best for our students.
Supporting students through 1:1 and group learning activities, tailored to their unique needs.
Encouraging independence and celebrating progress—big or small!
Keeping detailed student records in collaboration with teachers and specialist staff.
Supporting students in their onsite home environment and in class.
Attending key meetings and contributing your valuable insights.
Helping with admin tasks and maintaining high standards of hygiene and wellbeing.
Who We’re Looking For:
Experience isn’t essential—we value passion and potential over qualifications. If you tick some of these boxes, we’d love to hear from you:
Love working with children and young people (ages 5–19)?
Driven to help every student achieve their best?
Creative and full of fresh ideas to engage learners?
Flexible, adaptable, and ready to take on new challenges?
Calm under pressure and great at solving problems?
A strong communicator—both written and spoken?
Keen to grow and develop in your role?
About the School:
This is a non-maintained residential special school, rated Good by Ofsted, for students aged 5–19 with SEND needs. Many of their amazing students have epilepsy, autism, severe learning difficulties, and communication challenges. It’s a place full of innovation, care, and creativity.
What Heart Teaching Offers:
Excellent hourly rates: £13.70–£15.20
Weekly pay through our friendly in-house payroll team
FREE CPD training to boost your skills
£250 Refer-a-Friend bonus!
Pension contributions (after qualifying period)
Full AWR compliance—ensuring fair pay and conditions
Your very own dedicated consultant for ongoing support
Safeguarding Matters:
At Heart Teaching, safeguarding children is our #1 priority. We follow strict recruitment procedures, conduct thorough checks, and provide ongoing training to keep every child safe.
Important: It is a criminal offense to apply for this role if you are barred from working with children.
Learn More:
Visit us at heartteaching.com
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If you’re ready to make a genuine impact and grow your career in a rewarding, inspiring role, we’d love to hear from you!
Reference: https://heartteaching.com/?post_type=job_listing&p=22761 · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via Heart Teaching
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