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Learning Support Assistant

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 14.25 - 14.25 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Southampton

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Primary School Learning Support Assistant – Southampton

Location: Southampton
 Start Date: September 2026
 Role: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
 Contract: Full-time & day-to-day opportunities available

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for enthusiastic and experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work across primary schools in Southampton from September 2026.

We are looking for candidates with SEN experience who are confident supporting pupils both on a 1:1 basis and within small-group interventions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you may be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to engage with lessons, develop their confidence and make progress academically and socially.

Responsibilities may include:

Providing 1:1 support to pupils with SEN and additional needs
Delivering and supporting small-group interventions
Assisting teachers with classroom activities and learning
Supporting pupils with their social, emotional and academic development
Helping to manage behaviour positively and effectively
Working closely with teachers and the wider school team
Adapting support to meet individual pupils' needs
Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
About You

We would love to hear from you if you:

Have previous experience working with children in a school, nursery or similar setting
Have experience supporting pupils with SEN
Are confident providing both 1:1 and small-group support
Are patient, caring and approachable
Have strong communication and teamwork skills
Are passionate about supporting children's learning and development
Are reliable, adaptable and able to build positive relationships
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

As a Teaching Personnel candidate, you'll benefit from:

Competitive rates of pay
Access to a wide range of primary school opportunities across Southampton
Flexible working options, including day-to-day, short-term and long-term roles
Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
Access to free CPD and training to help develop your skills
Opportunities to gain valuable experience across different school settings
A simple registration and onboarding process
Access to Teaching Personnel's candidate support and resources
Potential opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions
A dedicated team who will support you throughout your placement
Whether you're looking for a full-time long-term position or are interested in day-to-day work, Teaching Personnel can offer a range of opportunities across Southampton primary schools.

Apply today to discuss the available roles and take the next step in your education career for September 2026 with Teaching Personnel.

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.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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