Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant Canterbury

Are you a supportive, patient, and enthusiastic individual with a passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning? Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners? Would you enjoy working across a range of inclusive and welcoming primary schools in East Kent?

Academics are seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSAs) to support pupils with a variety of learning needs in schools across Canterbury and surrounding villages. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, or flexible day-to-day work, we have opportunities to suit your schedule and experience.

We're Kent's largest Education agency that goes the extra mile. By visiting our schools and candidates in person, we build genuine relationships, ensuring every LSA is placed in the right classroom.

This is a rewarding role where you'll work closely with children who need additional support to access learning and achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities as a Learning Support Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one or small group support for pupils with additional needs, both inside and outside the classroom
• Assist the class teacher in delivering inclusive, differentiated lessons
• Support children with a range of needs including SEN, emotional or behavioural difficulties, and learning delays
• Foster a positive, nurturing environment that encourages progress and independence
• Help implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies
• Monitor and record pupil progress and share feedback with teaching staff and SENCOs
• Support with classroom routines, transitions, and pastoral care
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and promote pupil wellbeing at all times

What We Are Looking For in a Learning Support Assistant:

• Experience working with children, ideally in a school or educational setting
• A compassionate and proactive approach to supporting learners
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to work across different schools and age groups
• Understanding of SEN and inclusive education is highly desirable
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Right to work in the UK

How to Apply:

If you're interested in becoming a Learning Support Assistant in Canterbury, we'd love to hear from you.

Click "Apply" below, email your CV to (url removed), or call Academics today on (phone number removed).