Learning Support Assistant
Location: Beaconsfield
Salary: MPS / UPS
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: October 2026
Application Closing Date: 5th October 2026
Are you a caring, patient, and dedicated Learning Support Assistant looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school, where you will play an important role in supporting students with their learning, development, and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to students, helping them access learning and participate positively in the classroom.
- Support teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive, and effective learning activities.
- Work with students across a range of abilities and learning needs, adapting support where appropriate.
- Assist students with literacy, numeracy, communication, and other areas of their academic development.
- Support students with additional learning needs, including SEND, ensuring they receive appropriate assistance to engage with the curriculum.
- Encourage students to develop their confidence, independence, social skills, and positive attitudes towards learning.
- Provide appropriate pastoral and emotional support to students, helping them to feel safe, valued, and included within the school environment.
- Help manage and promote positive behaviour, using appropriate strategies to support students' engagement and development.
- Monitor students' progress, behaviour, and engagement, providing feedback to teachers and relevant members of staff.
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, other support staff, and the wider school team to ensure students receive consistent and effective support.
- Assist with preparing classroom resources, displays, activities, and learning materials.
- Support students during break times, lunchtimes, school activities, trips, and other school initiatives where required.
- Promote an inclusive learning environment where all students are encouraged to participate and achieve their potential.
- Follow school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, behaviour, health and safety, and child protection requirements.
Requirements
- A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- The ability to build positive, trusting, and professional relationships with students.
- Patience, empathy, and a calm approach when supporting students with different needs.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to follow instructions effectively.
- The ability to promote positive behaviour and maintain a calm and supportive learning environment.
- An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
Why Apply?
- Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
- A rewarding role supporting pupils’ educational experience.
- Access to training and professional development opportunities.
- Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.
How to Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact Saba on 01494 840 527, or apply below.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.
