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Learner Support

Company:TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:£90 - £110
Hours:Full-time
Location:S1
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Contract
Posting date:21 Aug 2026
Closing date:20 Sept 2026
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Summary

Learner Support Assistant – Primary School

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

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable

Learner Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting children and wants to make a genuine difference to their learning and development.

The Role

As a Learner Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to help pupils get the most out of their school day. Your responsibilities may include:

Providing

1:1 and small-group support to pupils

Supporting children with

additional learning needs/SEND

Helping pupils remain engaged and focused during lessons

Supporting children's

social, emotional and academic development

Assisting the class teacher with activities and classroom preparation

Encouraging positive behaviour and building pupils' confidence

Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment

We're Looking For Someone Who:

Has experience working with

primary-aged children

Is patient, caring and approachable

Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Is confident supporting children with different learning needs

Can work effectively as part of a school team

Is passionate about helping children develop and succeed

Experience within a school or SEND setting would be beneficial, although we would love to hear from candidates with transferable experience working with children or young people.

Interested?

If you're looking for a rewarding role where

no two days are the same and you can have a real impact on a child's education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this Learner Support Assistant opportunity!

Email:

marianna.matti@teacheractive.com

Phone: 0114 321 0757

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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