Learning support assistant

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• Job Type: Temporary
• Location:
  
  Wiltshire-Melksham
• Salary:
  Negotiable
• Start Date:
  
  Fri 29th May 2026
• Contact Name:
  Joseph Chambers
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We are seeking a calm, compassionate, and highly committed Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil at a welcoming, inclusive, and forward‑thinking primary school in Melksham. With supportive staff and excellent facilities, this school offers an inspiring environment in which to make a real impact.

This role centres on delivering consistent, individualised support that empowers the pupil to thrive in a nurturing, secure, and engaging learning environment. Full‑time availability is preferred but not essential.

• Provide targeted one‑to‑one support tailored to the pupil’s individual learning, social, and emotional needs.
• Build a trusting, positive, and motivational relationship to help the pupil develop confidence and make meaningful progress.
• Collaborate proactively with the class teacher and SENDCo to implement effective behaviour support and personalised learning strategies.
• Ensure the pupil always feels heard, understood, respected, and valued.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and encouraging classroom environment where all learners can succeed.

• Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or in a similar support role.
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach to behaviour, wellbeing, and learning.
• A strong commitment to delivering consistent, high‑quality, child‑centred support.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside teaching staff and families.

• Right to work in the UK – we are unable to offer sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas.
• Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years).
• Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one.
• If you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days).
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme.
• Specialist support/mentoring while you are working.
• Free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under‑represented at this level.