Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Christchurch Primary Schools | November 2026 | Full Time
Make a Difference in the Classroom!
Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow, and reach their full potential? Looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity in a primary school?
We are seeking enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work in primary schools across Christchurch. If you are patient, adaptable, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you!
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play an important role in helping pupils feel supported, included, and confident in their learning. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.
- Supporting children with special educational needs, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, learning difficulties, and behavioural challenges.
- Helping pupils access lessons, develop new skills, and build confidence.
- Working collaboratively with class teachers and the school's SENCO.
- Promoting positive behaviour, independence, and personal development.
- Providing additional behavioural or physical support where required.
- Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment for all pupils.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Caring, patient, understanding, and resilient.
- Confident in supporting children with additional learning and behavioural needs.
- An effective communicator who works well as part of a team.
- Flexible, proactive, and able to adapt to different classroom environments.
- Passionate about helping every child achieve their potential.
- Available to work part-time during school hours.
Previous experience in a school, special educational needs (SEND), SEMH, or childcare setting would be beneficial. Team Teach training is an advantage, although opportunities for training may be available.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Part-time hours that fit around the school day.
- Opportunities to work across primary schools in Christchurch.
- Ongoing training and continuing professional development (CPD).
- Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience and develop your career.
- Dedicated support from a specialist education recruitment consultant.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in children's lives every day.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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Teaching Assistant in Christchurch employer: Teaching Personnel Ltd
Teaching Personnel Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. Located in Wolverhampton, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while collaborating with dedicated colleagues and engaging with the community. With a commitment to high standards and continuous development, employees can thrive in an environment that values innovation and integrity.
