Learning Support Assistant

Posting date:	25 September 2025
Salary:	£21,000 to £24,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	25 October 2025
Location:	TA18 7SL
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	City Centre Recruitment
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	CCR/YEO/LSA1-1105

Summary

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Crewkerne, Somerset
Contract: Permanent, Part-time (with InSET/training days at the start of each term)
Salary: £21,000 – £24,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a thriving independent setting in Crewkerne. The role involves providing one-to-one and small group support for pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs), helping them to access the curriculum and achieve their learning targets.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting young people and wants to make a real difference to their educational experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver literacy, numeracy and coping strategies on a 1:1 or small-group basis for pupils with SpLDs.

  
  

• Assist the SENDCo in developing and delivering suitable programmes of support.

  
  

• Adapt or source differentiated materials to enable pupils to access classwork.

  
  

• Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to the SENDCo and class teachers.

  
  

• Write progress reports as required and maintain accurate records.

  
  

• Promote equality, diversity, safeguarding and high professional standards.

  
  

• Attend InSET and relevant professional development sessions.

  
  Essential Criteria

  • Level 5 SpLD teaching qualification or Level 3 Diploma in Teaching and Supporting Learning.

    
    

  • Teaching or classroom support experience.

    
    

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    
    

  • Good standard of general education (five GCSEs A–C or equivalent including English and Maths).

    
    

  • IT skills at Level 2.

    
    

  • Experience of working with students with SpLDs.

    
    

    Desirable:

    • A teaching qualification.

      
      

    • TEFL/ESOL qualification and/or experience.

      
      Safeguarding & Compliance

      This post involves responsibility for safeguarding children and is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices. Online searches may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

      Interested?

      If this sounds like a role for you, please get in touch!

      Call us: 01278 557575 / 01935 478800

      Text us: 07939826914 / 07730218845

      Hit apply now or send your CV directly to southwest@citycentrerecruitment.co.uk

      City Centre Recruitment gets to know candidates – It’s all about having the right people! Our consultants are available to advise, guide and support you throughout the entire recruitment process.

      In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility. City Centre Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. City Centre Recruitment is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

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