Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant - Secondary Schools

Short‑term & Long‑term Placements | Teaching Agency

We are currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work across secondary schools through a teaching agency. This role offers a mixture of short‑term and long‑term placements, providing flexibility and varied experience in different school settings.

This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to make a positive career change into education or gain valuable classroom experience while supporting young people in their learning.

• Supporting students in the classroom on a 1:1 or small group basis
• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management
• Working with pupils who may have SEN, behavioural needs, or require additional academic support
• Helping to create a calm, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

• Previous classroom or school-based experience is a strong advantage
• A genuine interest in supporting young people at secondary level
• Strong communication skills and a positive, adaptable attitude
• Experience in education, care, youth work, coaching, or similar roles is welcomed
• Ability to build rapport and support students with diverse needs

• Gain hands‑on experience in a secondary school environment
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Ideal stepping stone into teaching, SEN, or education careers
• Ongoing support from a specialist education recruitment agency
• Whether you're experienced in education or looking for a rewarding career change, this role offers the chance to truly make a difference.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

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' and may also include an online search as part of due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all 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.

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