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Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Southampton
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £85 - £100 per day
Are you passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs? TeacherActive is working in partnership with a highly respected alternative provision to recruit a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) who is committed, compassionate, and ready to make a meaningful impact.
This permanent, term-time only role (35 hours per week) offers a unique opportunity to support KS3 and KS4 students who have experienced challenges in mainstream education. You will play a vital role in helping pupils re-engage with learning in a nurturing and structured environment.
Role Details:
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Mon & Fri: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Tues & Thurs: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Wed: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience in a school or educational setting
- GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) – essential
- A calm, resilient and empathetic approach to working with young people
- A strong team player who can collaborate effectively with teaching staff and external professionals
- A genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
- Someone who demonstrates unconditional positive regard and a commitment to restorative practice
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide in-class support to help students access learning
- Deliver 1:1 interventions and work with small groups
- Assist in preparing and organising engaging learning resources
- Help maintain a positive, respectful and safe classroom environment
- Foster meaningful relationships that support pupils’ academic and personal development
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
- A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
- Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
- CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
- Market leading rates of pay
- TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
