Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £90 to £115 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Solar Teaching Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Solar Teaching have an exciting opportunity for Learning Support Assistants and Learning Mentors to join an Alternative Provision in Plymouth.
As a Learning Mentor you will support the learning of our pupils in care. The successful candidate would ideally have experience of working with young people who have additional needs as well as their own resilience to support our young people on a daily basis. You will be expected to work outside of the normal classroom environment, including off site work, as a way to encourage our students to learn. You will be professional in your approach and organised in your working.
Role Requirements:
• Full driving licence, access to own vehicle, ability to obtain business insurance prior to commencement of role
• Available to start/interview immediately
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Experience working with SEN children
You will be at the forefront of making life changing differences to a group of young people who deserve the same high level of education as their peers.
If you have good communication skills, and a desire to help make a difference to young people’s lives then we would like to hear from you.
Note: This position is recruited via Solar Teaching on behalf of our client. All applicants are subject to enhanced DBS checks.
As a Learning Mentor you will support the learning of our pupils in care. The successful candidate would ideally have experience of working with young people who have additional needs as well as their own resilience to support our young people on a daily basis. You will be expected to work outside of the normal classroom environment, including off site work, as a way to encourage our students to learn. You will be professional in your approach and organised in your working.
Role Requirements:
• Full driving licence, access to own vehicle, ability to obtain business insurance prior to commencement of role
• Available to start/interview immediately
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Experience working with SEN children
You will be at the forefront of making life changing differences to a group of young people who deserve the same high level of education as their peers.
If you have good communication skills, and a desire to help make a difference to young people’s lives then we would like to hear from you.
Note: This position is recruited via Solar Teaching on behalf of our client. All applicants are subject to enhanced DBS checks.