Learning Support Assistant (Temporary)

Recruitment for education and the public sector

SEN & Support Competitive Contract / Temp entry Level 27 October 2026

Are you passionate about helping learners overcome barriers and achieve their potential?

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant with a training provider, you'll work alongside teaching staff to give learners with additional needs the individual attention that helps them engage, progress and grow in confidence.

You'll support learners one to one and in small groups, adapting your approach to suit different needs and learning styles, and building the positive relationships that help learners develop independence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to learners with additional needs, both in and out of the classroom.
• Working alongside teaching staff to help learners access the curriculum and complete their work.
• Encouraging learners to build confidence, motivation and independence.
• Adapting resources and support to remove barriers to learning.
• Monitoring and feeding back on learner progress to teaching colleagues.

What We're Looking For

• Experience of supporting learners with additional needs, or a background in care
• Patience, sensitivity and strong communication skills
• The ability to build positive, professional relationships with learners and staff
• A genuine commitment to inclusive learning

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience of working with SEN or SEMH learners
• Knowledge of EHCPs and learning support strategies
• A relevant qualification in education or support work

A real person, not an automated email. If we are not the right fit for you we will say so quickly rather than leave you waiting.

Skills & Qualifications

One-to-one support Small group support Adapting resources Supporting learners with additional needs Communication Relationship building

Job Details

• Location: South East
• Phase: Fe