Primary SEN Learning Support Assistant

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Primary SEN Learning Support Assistant in Plymouth

Position: Primary SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Plymouth and Surrounding Areas
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Salary: Competitive – Pay based on experience

Are you passionate about supporting primary-aged children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Teaching Personnel is looking for Primary SEN Learning Support Assistants to work in primary schools across Plymouth, helping children with additional needs thrive in their learning environments.

Key Benefits:

  • Flexible working hours (part-time and full-time opportunities available)
  • Competitive pay, dependent on experience
  • The chance to work in a variety of primary SEN settings across Plymouth
  • Ongoing training and CPD to support your professional development
  • A supportive team to help you find roles that suit your experience and preferences

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Have experience supporting children with special educational needs, including Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, or physical disabilities
  • Be patient, compassionate, and dedicated to helping children succeed
  • Be flexible, adaptable, and able to work in different school settings
  • Prior experience as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, or in a similar role is beneficial
  • Relevant qualifications, such as an NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning, are advantageous but not essential

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children who need extra support during their early education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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