Learning Support Assistant

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm | Primary & Secondary Schools

Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them reach their full potential?

Envision Education is currently recruiting 1:1 Learning Support Assistants for schools across Slough, with the majority of our current opportunities based within primary settings.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who enjoy working closely with children and want to make a real difference to their learning, confidence and development.

You don't need to be a qualified Teaching Assistant to apply!

We welcome applications from candidates who have experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals. Your previous experience could be highly transferable to a 1:1 support role within a school.

You may have previously worked as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, Carer, Youth Worker, Childcare Practitioner, Residential Support Worker, Sports Coach, Mentor, Behaviour Support Worker or in another role where you have provided individual support.

As a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant, you will provide dedicated support to an individual pupil, helping them access their learning and develop their confidence and independence.

• Providing one-to-one support to a pupil throughout the school day
• Supporting the pupil with their learning and classroom activities
• Helping the pupil stay focused, engaged and motivated
• Supporting children with SEND and additional needs
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and positive social skills
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping pupils manage challenging situations
• Providing emotional and pastoral support where required
• Adapting your approach to meet the individual needs of the pupil
• Working closely with teachers and school staff to support the pupil's development
• Helping the pupil achieve their individual learning and developmental goals
• Building a positive, trusting and professional relationship with the pupil
• Helping create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment

• No formal Teaching Assistant qualification is required
• Must be based in Slough or willing to commute to Slough
• Available to work 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Previous experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals
• A caring, patient and supportive approach
• Confident working with children on a one-to-one basis
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to build positive relationships and gain the trust of pupils
• Reliable, professional and committed
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Experience supporting individuals with SEND, autism, ADHD, behavioural needs or additional needs is advantageous but not essential
• Previous school experience is desirable but not essential
• If you have worked in care, support work, youth work, childcare, residential care, healthcare, sports coaching, mentoring, behaviour support or a similar environment
  , we encourage you to apply.

Specialists in securing long-term and permanent placements for Teachers and support staff

Access to opportunities across primary, secondary and SEND schools

Opportunities specifically suited to candidates looking to move into education

We can find jobs that meet your preferences, including location, school type, working hours and pay expectations

Quick and efficient registration process

Friendly and supportive consultants

Excellent track record in securing education professionals work quickly and efficiently

Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google

Free CPD courses worth £144.50 once cleared to work

Opportunities for both temporary and permanent positions

Ongoing support throughout your placement

School experience is desirable but not essential
. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong transferable experience from care, support work, childcare, youth work and similar settings.

Pay rate is dependent on qualifications, experience and skills.

Envision Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Envision Education is also committed to following a policy of equal opportunities.

We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture or disability.

You must be a UK resident or hold a full UK visa and be willing to complete a Disclosure…