1. Learning Support Assistant / LSA – Wiltshire

Location: Chippenham
Full-time & Part-time opportunities
Start Date: ASAP / ongoing
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning?

Do you have experience supporting students 1:1 or in small groups?

Are you looking for a rewarding role within an inclusive mainstream secondary school?

TeacherActive is working closely with a welcoming secondary school in Bath that is looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to support students across its mainstream provision.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with young people and wants to make a genuine difference to their experience in school.

You will primarily work with students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups within mainstream lessons, helping them access the curriculum, build confidence and become increasingly independent in their learning.

We are interested in hearing from experienced LSAs and Teaching Assistants, but would also welcome applications from graduates and candidates with strong transferable experience supporting children or young people.

The role will include:

• Providing 1:1 support to individual students within mainstream classes
• Supporting small groups with learning and classroom activities
• Helping students remain engaged, organised and confident in lessons
• Adapting your approach to meet individual needs and abilities
• Working alongside teachers and the wider SEND/pastoral team
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Supporting students'' social, emotional and academic development
• Helping create a calm, inclusive and positive learning environment

The successful LSA will:

• Be patient, approachable and able to build positive relationships with young people
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be adaptable and confident working across different subjects
• Be reliable, resilient and genuinely interested in supporting young people
• Ideally have previous school, SEND, care, youth work or other relevant experience

Experience supporting students with SEND, autism/ASC, ADHD, SEMH, EAL or EHCPs would be particularly welcome.

In return, you can expect:

• A dedicated TeacherActive consultant
• Competitive rates of pay
• FREE CPD through our My-Progression platform
• PAYE pay with no hidden administration charges
• Flexible, long-term and potentially permanent opportunities
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and professional references.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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.