Learning Support Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £100 - £115 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | COALVILLE, LEICESTERSHIRE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Learning Support Assistant
Specialist SEND School
Coalville (LE67)
£100 - £115 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday | 8.40am - 15.40pm
Duration: Long-Term to Permanent
Start Date: 3rd September 2026
The Opportunity:
Long Term Futures are looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their specialist team from September 2026. The SEND School supports children and young people with a range of additional learning needs, providing a highly inclusive and nurturing environment where every pupil is encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and achieve their full potential. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a rewarding career within specialist education while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support across a range of subjects, including Maths and English
- Support pupils to access learning through personalised strategies that meet their academic, social, and emotional needs
- Build positive, trusting relationships that promote engagement, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour
- Assist pupils in developing confidence, resilience, independence, and essential life skills both inside and outside the classroom
- Monitor pupil progress and provide regular feedback to teaching staff to help adapt support strategies and intervention plans
Who We're Looking For:
- Level 3 qualification minimum and essential
- Experience working with SEN students, ideally within a secondary school setting
- A patient, flexible, and nurturing approach to supporting young people
- Strong communication skills to work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and students
- As a learning support assistant, you must have a clear commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
- Someone who can commit to full time hours, Monday to Friday, 8.40am - 15.40pm with the opportunity to progress into a permanent role.
Why Work with Long Term Futures?
- Competitive pay £100 - £115 per day
- Long-term roles with opportunities for permanent placement
- A wide range of opportunities across Derbyshire and surrounding areas
- One-to-one support from your dedicated recruitment consultant
- Free on-site parking
- Free access to CPD and training courses
Trial days and interviews are being arranged immediately.
Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Not quite the right fit? Reach out to discuss other current roles we're recruiting for across Leicestershire and surrounding areas.
Apply today with Long Term Futures or contact Jimmy directly to learn more about the role.
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