Learning Support Assistant – Huntingdon


Company:	Luma Education Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£120 to £140 a day
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Huntingdon
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	21 Nov 2026

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Summary

Learning Support Assistant – Huntingdon (PE29)

Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (PE29)

Pay: £120 – £140 per day

Hours: Full-time or Part-time, up to 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Temporary, ongoing – open to contract or self-employed

Start date: ASAP

Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to your own car

We are recruiting a Learning Support Assistant in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire to support children and young people with SEND who are currently out of school. You'll work one-to-one with pupils aged 5 to 18 – many with autism, ADHD or PDA – helping them settle into structured learning sessions, manage anxiety and build the routines they'll need back in a classroom. Sessions take place at a learning centre near Huntingdon, at home and in the community. Full-time or part-time, up to 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday in term time, with travel time paid and fuel costs covered.

About the Setting

An established alternative education and mentoring service commissioned by local authorities to support children and young people aged 5 to 18 who are out of school. Pupils include young people who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion, children in care, and pupils with autism, ADHD, PDA or high anxiety around attending school. Sessions are one-to-one, delivered at home, in the community and at a local learning centre with classrooms, a kitchen and sports facilities.

The Role

- Support pupils with SEND one-to-one during English, maths and vocational sessions

- Adapt tasks and resources to each pupil's needs, using visual timetables, now/next boards and sensory breaks

- Help pupils manage anxiety and regulate their emotions during sessions

- Work towards the outcomes set out in each pupil's EHCP

- Record progress and attendance after every session

- Support transitions back into school, including visits to new settings

What You'll Need

- Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, e.g. as an LSA, TA, 1:1 or support worker

- An understanding of autism, ADHD and PDA

- Good literacy and numeracy to support learning tasks

- Availability Monday to Friday during term time, full-time or part-time

- A full UK driving licence and your own car with business insurance

- A Level 2 or 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification is welcome but not essential

You'll be calm, patient and nurturing, and comfortable letting a pupil set the pace.

Why Work with Luma?

- Your own dedicated consultant – personalised support from someone who understands your skills, preferences and career ambitions.

- Market-leading pay rates – competitive rates that recognise your experience and the value you bring.

- Long-term security – access to ongoing contracts and exciting temp-to-perm opportunities.

- Invest in your future – access to ongoing CPD, training and opportunities to develop your skills.

- Reliable weekly payments – prompt, dependable pay with dedicated payroll support.

- Outstanding opportunities – access to rewarding roles across SEN, SEMH, alternative provision and mainstream education.

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency connecting exceptional teachers and support staff with schools and specialist settings across the UK. We understand that great education professionals deserve great opportunities, genuine support and a recruitment partner who puts them first.

Luma Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will go through safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Luma Education Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

To apply, send your CV to tom.jackson@lumaedrec.com or call 020 4576 4102.

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