Learning Support Assistant (No Experience Required)

Location: Bury St Edmunds
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-Time, Term Time Only (8:30am – 4:00pm)

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference every day? Do you enjoy helping others and want to support children and young people to reach their full potential? If so, we''d love to hear from you.

TeacherActive is working with a welcoming and supportive specialist school in Bury St Edmunds that is looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant. No previous experience is required – full training and ongoing support will be provided, making this the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to start a career in education, SEND, care, youth work, or support work.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff to help pupils both in and out of the classroom. Every day is different, and you''ll play a key role in helping children develop academically, socially, emotionally, and with their independence.

• Support pupils during classroom lessons and learning activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help build pupils'' confidence and independence.
• Assist children with their communication, social, and emotional development.
• Support pupils with a range of additional and complex needs.
• Help create a safe, engaging, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to meet pupils'' individual needs.
• Support with personal care where required.
• Assist with activities both inside and outside the classroom.

• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop through training.
• Reliability, commitment, and a genuine passion for supporting young people.
• The ability to remain calm and confident in challenging situations.
• A desire to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Experience working with children, in care, or with vulnerable individuals is beneficial but not essential.

• Full training and ongoing professional development.
• A supportive specialist school environment with experienced staff.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience in education and SEND.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• A varied role where no two days are the same.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference to children''s lives.

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, with no hidden admin charges coming out of your hard-earned pay.

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.