Learning Support Assistant in Portsmouth

Learning Support Assistant in Portsmouth

Portsmouth Full-Time 20000 - 25000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Ribbons and Reeves Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support students with additional needs and adapt learning resources for accessibility.
  • Company: A thriving secondary school in Brentwood with a supportive community.
  • Benefits: Full-time role with professional development and progression opportunities.
  • Other info: Join a values-driven culture focused on respect, responsibility, and aspiration.
  • Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in students' lives while working in a positive environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience supporting young people with SEND and excellent communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 Β£ per year.

Are you a calm, proactive and committed Learning Support Assistant ready to make a meaningful impact in a thriving Brentwood secondary school? Ribbons & Reeves are supporting a high-performing, inclusive school seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their supportive SEND and pastoral team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant with experience supporting students with additional needs, who thrives in a structured, student-centred environment and is eager to contribute to a school with strong values, high expectations and a warm community ethos.

This Brentwood secondary school is known for its positive culture, ambitious standards and commitment to developing confident, resilient young people. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will benefit from:

  • Strong Pastoral & SEND Support: A nurturing, well-organised environment where staff and students feel supported.
  • Clear Behaviour Systems: Consistent routines that allow a Learning Support Assistant to focus on meaningful learning support.
  • Inclusive, Values-Driven Culture: Respect, responsibility and aspiration underpin every aspect of school life.
  • Broad Curriculum & Enrichment: A rich academic and co-curricular offer that creates a vibrant, ambitious school community.
  • Professional Development: Excellent CPD and progression routes, ideal for a Learning Support Assistant considering teacher training or SEN specialism.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

  • Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEND.
  • Adapt resources and scaffold learning to ensure accessibility.
  • Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and the wider support team.
  • Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
  • Support engagement, confidence and behaviour in the classroom.
  • Contribute to the wider school community and uphold its values.

This Learning Support Assistant role requires someone who is patient, adaptable, proactive and confident supporting students with a range of needs.

The school is looking for a Learning Support Assistant who is:

  • Versatile, flexible and calm under pressure.
  • An excellent communicator who builds rapport quickly.
  • Experienced in supporting young people with SEND (essential).
  • Motivated, reflective and eager to develop professionally.
  • A positive team player who contributes to school life.

If you're ready to take the next step as a Learning Support Assistant in Brentwood, apply with your updated CV today.

Learning Support Assistant in Portsmouth employer: Ribbons and Reeves Limited

Ribbons & Reeves is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive environment for Learning Support Assistants in Brentwood. With a strong commitment to professional development and a values-driven culture, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. The school's positive atmosphere and clear behaviour systems ensure that staff can focus on delivering high-quality support, making it an ideal place for those passionate about education and student well-being.

Ribbons and Reeves Limited

Contact Details:

Ribbons and Reeves Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Learning Support Assistant in Portsmouth

Experience supporting students with SEND
1:1 and small-group support
Resource adaptation
Building positive relationships
Classroom engagement support
Communication Skills
Teamwork