Learning Support Assistant - Sidmouth

Learning Support Assistant - Sidmouth (Primary Schools)

Are you passionate about supporting children in a classroom setting?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting caring, enthusiastic, and committed Learning Support Assistants to work in mainstream primary schools across Sidmouth and the surrounding areas.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children, supporting their learning and development, and making a positive impact in a primary school environment.

Experience in education, childcare, or transferable roles such as care or youth work is beneficial but not essential.

• Role: Learning Support Assistant
• Pay Rate: £95-£105 per day
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract: Part time, Term Time Only
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will

• Support pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assist the class teacher with delivering lessons and classroom activities
• Help pupils stay engaged, motivated, and on task
• Provide additional support to pupils with varying learning needs
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote a supportive learning environment
• Support pupils during transitions, break times, and throughout the school day
• Work closely with teachers and other staff to ensure pupils receive consistent support

We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)
• A positive, patient, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to learn and adapt in a school environment
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer

• Weekly PAYE pay every Friday - no umbrella deductions
• Short-term, long-term, and permanent opportunities in primary schools
• Free CPD in safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEND
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• £50 referral bonus for educators you recommend
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Clear pathways into permanent school-based roles
• Competitive pay - we'll match or beat other agency rates
• My TP Work App to manage bookings and your diary easily

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 Df E 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.

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