Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant - September 2026 Start

Full-time | Monday-Friday | Term-time only (8:30am-3.30pm) Pay: £95-£115 per day (DOE) Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Zest Education is proud to be supporting an excellent secondary school as they look to welcome additional Learning Support Assistants to their team from September 2026. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a school with an outstanding reputation, a warm and collaborative culture, and a genuine commitment to staff development.

Why This Role Stands Out

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Temporary to Permanent Pathway This isn't just a stopgap role. The school invests in its people, offering clear routes into permanent employment for those who thrive.

Temporary to Permanent Pathway This isn't just a stopgap role. The school invests in its people, offering clear routes into permanent employment for those who thrive.

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Career Progression & Professional Growth Whether you're exploring a future in teaching, SEN support, psychology, or pastoral care, this role provides hands-on experience and ongoing development within a highly supportive environment.

Career Progression & Professional Growth Whether you're exploring a future in teaching, SEN support, psychology, or pastoral care, this role provides hands-on experience and ongoing development within a highly supportive environment.

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Excellent Team Culture You'll be joining a friendly, experienced, and passionate team who work collaboratively to ensure every student receives the support they need to succeed.

Excellent Team Culture You'll be joining a friendly, experienced, and passionate team who work collaboratively to ensure every student receives the support they need to succeed.

About the Role

You will be providing in-class academic support to students with mild Special Educational Needs, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their potential.

Responsibilities may vary depending on your experience, but could include:

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Supporting students 1:1 or in small groups

Supporting students 1:1 or in small groups

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Helping to adapt learning materials

Helping to adapt learning materials

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Encouraging engagement and independence

Encouraging engagement and independence

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Working closely with teaching staff to deliver tailored support

Working closely with teaching staff to deliver tailored support

Hours & Commitment

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Full-time, term-time only

Full-time, term-time only

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Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3.30pm

Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3.30pm

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Ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, or anyone passionate about education and student wellbeing

Ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, or anyone passionate about education and student wellbeing