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Learning Support Assistant (Secondary)

Job details
Posting date: 04 July 2025
Salary: £90 to £100 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 August 2025
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 182839

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Summary

Location: Nottingham (NG8)
Pay: £90 - £105 per day (PAYE)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Long-term, with the potential to become permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Term Time Only)

We are working with a welcoming, inclusive secondary school in Nottingham (NG8) that is proudly rated 'Good' by Ofsted. The school supports students aged 11-16 and is now looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team from September 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people-particularly those with additional needs-build confidence, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll play a key role in helping students succeed both academically and emotionally.
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Provide 1:1 and small group support for students, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN)


Provide 1:1 and small group support for students, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
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Encourage active participation and engagement in lessons


Encourage active participation and engagement in lessons
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Support emotional wellbeing and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment


Support emotional wellbeing and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment
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Assist with behaviour management, promoting kindness and respect throughout the school


Assist with behaviour management, promoting kindness and respect throughout the school
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Collaborate with teaching staff to adapt resources and approaches to meet individual student needs


Collaborate with teaching staff to adapt resources and approaches to meet individual student needs
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Previous experience supporting young people with SEN, either in schools or similar settings


Previous experience supporting young people with SEN, either in schools or similar settings
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A calm, patient, and adaptable approach to meet a range of student needs


A calm, patient, and adaptable approach to meet a range of student needs
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Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with staff and pupils


Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with staff and pupils
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A genuine passion for making a difference in young people's education and wellbeing


A genuine passion for making a difference in young people's education and wellbeing
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A consistent, long-term position with potential for a permanent contract


A consistent, long-term position with potential for a permanent contract
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Competitive daily pay


Competitive daily pay
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The chance to work within a supportive, inclusive school community


The chance to work within a supportive, inclusive school community
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Access to ongoing professional development (CPD) to support your career progression


Access to ongoing professional development (CPD) to support your career progression

If you're ready to make a positive impact in this rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today and we will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

Not quite the right role for you? We have a variety of positions across Nottingham and nearby areas-get in touch to explore other opportunities that match your experience and career goals.

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