Learning Support Assistant / Education Support Worker - SEN


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£110 to £140 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	TQ9 5RZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	15 Oct 2026

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Summary

Luma Education Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant / Education Support Worker to join a welcoming and supportive specialist education setting in Totnes, Devon.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate, caring and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with young people and wants to build a rewarding career within specialist education.

You will support pupils with SEND, additional learning needs, EBSNA/EBSA, autism and social, emotional and communication needs, helping them engage with education, develop confidence and build greater independence.

Working alongside experienced teachers and a dedicated support team, you will provide positive one-to-one and small-group support both within education and across the wider learning environment.

The setting offers a supportive environment with training, professional development and opportunities for progression for the right person.

As a Learning Support Assistant / Education Support Worker, you will work closely with teachers and the wider education team to provide personalised support to pupils.

You will help young people engage with their learning, develop independence and confidence, participate in activities and make positive progress towards their individual goals.

This role would suit someone who is passionate about working with young people and enjoys building positive, trusting and consistent relationships.

- Provide positive one-to-one and small-group support.

- Support pupils to access and enjoy their education.

- Work alongside teachers and experienced support staff.

- Encourage confidence, independence and communication.

- Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.

- Support pupils with their individual learning and development.

- Encourage participation in educational, practical and wider activities.

- Help develop communication, social and life skills.

- Provide consistent encouragement and reassurance.

- Celebrate progress and achievements.

- Support pupils across different learning environments.

- Work collaboratively with the wider education and support team.

- Contribute to a positive, inclusive and welcoming environment.

You do not need to have worked as an LSA previously. We are interested in people who have the right attitude, values and enthusiasm for supporting young people.

Your background could be in education, care, youth work, childcare, health and social care, psychology, sports, coaching or another people-focused environment.

We are looking for someone who is:

- Passionate about supporting young people.

- Caring, patient and approachable.

- Positive and encouraging.

- Reliable and committed.

- Confident building strong relationships.

- A good communicator and team player.

- Enthusiastic about learning and developing.

- Proactive and willing to take on new responsibilities.

- Keen to build a long-term career within specialist education.

- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle - essential.

- A genuine interest in supporting children and young people.

- Good communication and interpersonal skills.

- Enhanced DBS clearance, or willingness to obtain one, prior to starting.

Experience or qualifications in Learning Support, Teaching Assistance, SEND, Education, Health & Social Care, Youth Work, Childcare, Psychology or a similar field would be beneficial but are not essential.

We welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience who are passionate about developing their career in education.

Full training, guidance and ongoing support will be provided, with opportunities for professional development, additional training and progression for the right person.

- £110-£140 per day, depending on experience.

- Full-time, long-term opportunity.

- Specialist education setting in Totnes, Devon.

- Supportive and experienced education team.

- Full training and ongoing professional development.

- Opportunities to develop specialist SEND experience.

- Career development and progression opportunities for the right person.

- Potential longer-term / permanent opportunities.

- Dedicated support from Luma Education Recruitment.

If you're based in Totnes, Dartington, Newton Abbot, Paignton, South Hams or the surrounding Devon area and are looking for an opportunity to develop your career supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're an experienced Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Education Support Worker, Youth Worker or Support Worker, or you're looking to take your first step into specialist education, we would be keen to speak with you.

If you're passionate, positive, reliable and keen to develop, get in touch with Luma Education Recruitment today.

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