Learning Support Assistant - Primary Education

Aspire People are recruiting for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive primary school team. This role would suit candidates who may not hold a Teaching Assistant qualification but do have strong experience working with children in other settings. Schools highly value experience from backgrounds such as sports coaching, youth work, tutoring, nursery work, care work, mentoring, and professional babysitting. The successful candidate will support pupils both academically and emotionally while helping create a positive and engaging learning environment. Main Duties: * Providing classroom support alongside the teacher * Supporting children on a 1:1 basis and in small groups * Encouraging pupil engagement and participation * Supporting children with additional learning or behavioural needs * Helping maintain a positive classroom environment * Assisting with activities, routines, and lesson preparation The School Is Looking For Someone Who: * Has experience working with children or young people * Ideally has worked within a UK primary school in the last 2 years * OR has transferable experience from roles such as coaching, youth work, mentoring, childcare, or tutoring * Is confident, patient, and approachable * Has strong behaviour management and communication skills * Is passionate about making a difference within education Why Work with Aspire People? * Competitive daily rates * Excellent experience for those considering teacher training or TA qualifications * Supportive school environments * Dedicated consultant guidance * Opportunities for long-term career progression within education Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks