Learning Support Assistant in Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible
Contract: Temporary, Supply and Long-Term Positions
Agency: Academics

Make a Difference as a Learning Support Assistant in Tunbridge Wells!

Do you have a passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to a student's education and confidence?

Academics is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in schools across Tunbridge Wells.

We work with a variety of mainstream and specialist educational settings, offering flexible day-to-day work, short-term assignments and longer-term opportunities.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

• Provide individual and small-group support within the classroom.

• Assist teachers with differentiated learning activities.

• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and independence.

• Help students build confidence and develop essential life and social skills.

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and school support teams.

We would love to hear from individuals who:

• Have experience supporting children or young people in schools, care, youth work or similar environments.

• Demonstrate patience, empathy and excellent communication skills.

• Are passionate about inclusive education.

• Can adapt their approach to meet individual learning needs.

• Are reliable, proactive and enthusiastic.

• Flexible working opportunities around your commitments.

• A variety of placements in Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas.

• Competitive rates of pay.

• Dedicated support from our locally based Tunbridge Wells recruitment team.

• Opportunities to gain valuable SEND experience.

• Potential pathways into long-term or permanent school positions.

If you're looking for a fulfilling role where every day brings the opportunity to positively impact a young person's development, we want to hear from you.

Apply now for Learning Support Assistant opportunities in Tunbridge Wells with Academics! Please send your CV through to Academics using the link or contact details attached to this advert.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.