Learning Support Assistant
- Posted 04 September 2025
- Salary £8779 - £9773 per year
- LocationThetford
- Job type Teaching Assistant
- Discipline Junior
- ReferenceMP209864CT3100-A471071
Job description
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a school team and help support pupils’ learning and development. This role is ideal for someone passionate about making a positive impact in the classroom and supporting students to reach their full potential. Starting October 2025.
Duties as Learning Support Assistant:
Assisting teachers in the classroom to support pupils’ learning
Providing 1:1 or small group support for pupils who need extra help
Helping prepare and adapt resources to meet individual learning needs
Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development
Encouraging independence and confidence in learning
Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teachers
Ideal Learning Support Assistant:
Have experience working with children in an educational setting
Be patient, empathetic, and adaptable
Hold a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or Learning Support qualification (or equivalent) – desirable but not essential
Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills as a Learning Support Assistant.
Have a genuine passion for supporting all learners
Why Step Teachers?
With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.
Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.
Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.
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