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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