Job Description:

Learning Support Assistant (No Experience Required)

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their potential? Do you have a caring, patient, and positive attitude? We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive SEND school in Bury St Edmunds.

No previous experience is required – full training and ongoing support will be provided. This role is ideal for anyone looking to start a rewarding career in education, care, youth work, or special educational needs.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other staff to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will help create a positive learning environment where every child can thrive.

• Support pupils in the classroom and during activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Assist students with their social, emotional, and communication needs.
• Work as part of a supportive team to help pupils achieve their individual goals.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.

• A caring, patient, and positive approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Reliability and commitment to supporting young people.
• Experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.