Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

• Type: Contract

• Location: Cardiff

• Start Date: ASAP

• Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm

• Pay: £80-90 per day

Are you passionate about supporting children in their learning and development? Elementa is partnering with a welcoming school setting to recruit motivated Learning Support Assistants who are ready to help pupils achieve their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced education support staff who are caring, reliable, and committed to creating safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils' learning, engagement, and personal development in line with school policies and frameworks

• Assist in creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment

• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to meet the individual needs of each pupil

• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing, and safeguarding at all times

What We're Looking For

To be considered, candidates should have:

• Previous experience supporting children in a school or educational setting

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply (Elementa can assist)

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration in the appropriate category

Desirable qualifications:

• CACHE Level 2 or Level 3, or equivalent education/childcare qualification

• Experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs (SEND)

Recruitment & Safeguarding Information

All applications will be managed by Elementa as the recruitment partner. Elementa is committed to safeguarding children and will conduct full pre-screening to assess suitability for this role.

Appointments are subject to:

• A successful interview process

• Satisfactory references

• Safeguarding & Prevent training

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration

• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (£64.20 if not on the Update Service)

• Successful completion of a 12-week / 60 paid day employment trial period

ELEMENTA Candidate Commitment

• Weekly pay - no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off

• PAYE contract - standard employee protections

• Training & Support - free or discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive

• Dedicated candidate manager - regular welfare contact and ongoing support

• Fair pay policy - paid to scale, with any variation agreed in writing

• Additional support services - access to partner services including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more

This Role Is Not Suitable For Applicants:

• Not currently based in the UK

• Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work

• Without UK school experience