Learning Support Assistant

justteachers are recruiting for a full-time temporary Learning Support Assistant to start in September at a specialist SEND school in Cambridge (CB3) supporting pupils aged 5-19 with a range of additional learning needs.

This well-established specialist setting delivers a highly personalised curriculum designed to help pupils achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. Staff work collaboratively to create a safe and supportive environment where learners are encouraged to develop confidence and independence.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will provide classroom support and work closely with teachers to ensure pupils can access learning opportunities and make meaningful progress.

• Support pupils during lessons and learning activities.
• Deliver one-to-one and small-group support.
• Encourage pupil engagement and participation.
• Assist with communication and social development.
• Support individual learning plans and interventions.
• Promote independence and confidence.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to staff.
• Contribute to pupil wellbeing and safeguarding.

• Experience working with children or young people.
• SEND experience desirable.
• Positive and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to provide two professional references covering the last two years of employment, education or training.