Learning Support Assistant – Full-time, temporary to permanent from September 2026
This Learning Support Assistant role is within a welcoming and well-organised school environment where pupils benefit from positive relationships and consistent routines. Teaching and support staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to learn, with a strong focus on personal development and wellbeing. Leaders provide clear direction and effective support for staff, creating a calm and inclusive setting that helps pupils make steady progress.Duties as Learning Support Assistant:

• Support pupils in the classroom under the direction of the class teacher
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and promote progress
• Provide targeted support for pupils with additional learning or behavioural needs
• Assist with the preparation of learning materials and classroom resources
• Help maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils’ social and emotional development
• Support pupils during lessons, interventions, and transitions throughout the school day
• Communicate effectively with teaching staff regarding pupil progress and needs
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and follow all school policies

Ideal Learning Support Assistant:

• Has experience working as a Learning Support Assistant or in a similar school-based role
• Demonstrates a caring, patient, and supportive approach to working with children
• Is able to follow teacher direction and work effectively as part of a team
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills
• Is flexible, reliable, and committed to supporting pupil development
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice
• Is able to commit to a full-time, long-term role from September 2026
• Is interested in a temporary to permanent opportunity

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. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. 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. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!