Learning Support Assistant - Part Time & Full time

Xede Recruitment

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £15 an hour PAYE
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Term Time Only
Start Date: Immediate / September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential?
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our supportive team in Cambridge. This rewarding role involves working closely with teachers and students to provide tailored support that enables every learner to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with additional learning needs.
  • Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
  • Support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to access the curriculum.
  • Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
  • Monitor and record student progress and communicate effectively with teaching staff and parents where appropriate.
  • Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
  • Experience working with children or young people in an educational or care setting.
  • A patient, compassionate, and flexible approach.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
  • An Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
  • GCSE English & Maths 

eXede Ltd is acting as an Employment Business and the successful applicant will be engaged by the agency on a PAYE basis. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and full applicant vetting processes will be carried out, including enhanced DBS checks Childrens and/or Adults Barred List checks included for any applications made.  This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
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