Learning Support Assistant
19 days ago
Plymouth
Learning Support Assistant Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm Location: Across Plymouth (city-wide support) Driving: Must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to travel between sites Role Overview SEN is seeking a dedicated and resilient Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work with children and young people who present a range of behavioural, social, emotional, and learning needs. This role involves supporting pupils both on-site and across multiple educational locations in the city, helping them engage positively with learning and develop key life skills. Key Responsibilities – Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with challenging behaviour and additional needs – Build positive, trusting relationships with students to help improve engagement and self-regulation – Support teaching staff in implementing behaviour strategies and personalised learning plans – Assist pupils during lessons, transitions, off-site activities, and therapeutic sessions – Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers and senior staff – Maintain a safe, calm, and structured learning environment – Travel between ACE provisions or partner schools as required Essential Requirements – Must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle – Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour (school, PRU, care, yout...