Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting experienced Learning Support Assistants to work across specialist provisions in the Shepton Mallet area from September 2026, with the possibility of an earlier start.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy the variety of supply work and would like to support children and young people with additional needs across a number of specialist settings.

The schools support pupils with a diverse range of needs, including autism, SEMH, complex learning difficulties, communication needs, sensory differences and associated behaviours that may challenge.

The role requires confident and adaptable individuals who are able to quickly build relationships and become part of the school team.

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Encourage positive engagement and participation.
• Support emotional regulation and social development.
• Assist with communication and independence targets.
• Provide reassurance and consistency throughout the school day.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and senior leaders.

These are ad hoc supply roles and therefore applicants must be able to work effectively from day one.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have:

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Knowledge of autism and SEMH needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach.

• Flexible work patterns to suit your availability.
• Access to a variety of SEN and SEMH provisions.
• Competitive hourly rate of £14.25 per hour.
• Weekly pay.
• Free safeguarding and CPD opportunities.
• Ongoing support from an experienced consultant.
• Opportunities to gain further specialist experience and long‑term placements.

This is an excellent opportunity to continue making a difference while enjoying the flexibility and variety that supply work can provide.

Interested? Apply now or call and ask for Himaya!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our 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. Full assistance provided.