Learning Support Assistant
| Company: | TeacherActive Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.25 to £15.50 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | BA13 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Westbury
Start Date: September
Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour
Are you a dedicated Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about helping young people with additional needs succeed?
Do you have the patience and resilience to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder / ASD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs?
Can you help young people rebuild their confidence, overcome barriers to learning and develop a more positive relationship with education?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a supportive specialist school in Westbury, providing education for pupils aged 11 to 18 who have experienced challenges in previous educational settings. With small class sizes and a nurturing, structured environment, the school focuses on helping pupils rebuild confidence, re-engage with learning and recognise their individual strengths and potential.
The school is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant from September on a full-time, temporary, long-term basis. The successful Learning Support Assistant will support pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans / EHCPs, primarily working with young people with ASD and SEMH needs to promote positive engagement, manage barriers to learning and make progress towards individual goals.
The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:
• Experience supporting young people aged 11 to 18 with additional needs
• Experience working with Autism Spectrum Disorder / ASD and/or Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs
• An understanding of Education, Health and Care Plans / EHCPs
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with young people
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting learning
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on-boarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend
Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this Learning Support Assistant position, then click
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EMAIL:
dariia.movchan@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 0117 223 2200
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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