Learning Support Assistant Jobs in UK

A Learning Support Assistant works within an educational establishment (such as a primary school, secondary school, or a school for children or adults with special needs) and supports the teaching staff. They may be required to work one on one with a pupil who needs special care, or to support the teachers working with a range of students.

A Learning Support Assistant will often be required to help with the emotional and day to day needs of the children, for example comforting those who are unhappy or upset, helping them eat their lunch or get changed for PE classes. They will often be assigned to help one particular child who is having difficulty understanding a certain subject, but can also be asked to help prepare lesson plans, or support a teacher in delivering them to the students in a way which interests, challenges and motivates them.

A role as a Learning Support Assistant would suit someone who is good with children of all ages and has the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students. They will be expected to adhere to the school's regulations, and uphold good standards of behavior at all times. This will usually include a dress code set by the Head Teacher, and strict punctuality to lessons.

187 new job listings for this search have been found in the last calendar day, compared with 572 in the last 72 hours and 1,021 in the last week.

The average salary for open Learning Support Assistant jobs is currently £18,733, 45% lower than the national average salary for all jobs which is £33,977.

There are 3,644 Learning Support Assistant job vacancies in UK available immediately, compared to 1,597 in London.

The largest category under which open Learning Support Assistant jobs are listed is Teaching Jobs, followed by Social work Jobs.

Companies presently offering Learning Support Assistant job vacancies in UK include Voyage Care, Novus Leisure, East Dunbartonshire Council..