Academics
Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant at Academics, based in Caerphilly, Wales, paying £22,222 - £24,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £22,222 - £24,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Caerphilly, Wales
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
- DBS check
Bang in line with the market for teaching assistant
Reference 57400870
About the role
Academics are currently seeking qualified and experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA's) for various day-to-day and short/long term supply positions. The roles involve working in primary and SEN schools across Caerphilly. We take pride in collaborating with a range of schools in Caerphilly each with unique requirements that you might possess
Our opportunities provide tremendous flexibility, enabling our staff to choose the days they prefer to work. Additionally, these roles hold the potential to transition into long-term and/or permanent contracts within some of our partnering schools.
Responsibilities of a Learning Support Assistant include:
- Providing learning support for learner(s) in a classroom environment or in 1:1 situations.
- Running specific activities to assist the learner's individual learning and social needs.
- Working as part of the team to ensure that the well-being and personal development of the learner enhances their learning opportunities and life skills.
- Providing positive praise and reinforcements to learners.
Learning Support Assistant Pay:
£92.59 - £100 per day (dependant on experience and qualifications)
Learning Support Assistant who apply will:
- Have had the appropriate training and/or previous experience of working with children with special educational needs.
- Be aware of the national curriculum and to you will be able to develop content with an enthusiastic approach.
- As calls for work can be from 7.00am in a morning, so you will be able to get to our partnership schools in Caerphilly by 8.30am, sometimes with only 30-60 minute's notice.
- Be able to work flexible between Monday to Friday. Usual working hours are between 8.30am-3.30pm.
- Ideally have a fully Enhanced DBS certificate that is registered with the Update Service, or you will be happy to apply for a new Enhanced DBS with ourselves (cost applied).
If you are a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) and you have a proven-track record of support young students in a primary/SEN school or provision setting, please click 'APPLY NOW' below to submit your most up to date CV for immediate review.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
Reference: 57400870 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 10 Nov 2026 · Listed via Academics
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