SEN Learning Support Assistant - 1:1 Year 3 - Penrith - September 2026

Job Description:

£15.46 per hour | Penrith | Full-time | Temporary long-term booking for the Autumn Term

Humly are recruiting for a patient and nurturing SEN Learning Support Assistant to work full-time at a primary school in Penrith from September 2026.

This SEN Learning Support Assistant role involves providing 1:1 support for a child with additional needs within a Year 3 classroom. The school needs a reliable and consistent Learning Support Assistant who can build a trusting relationship with the pupil, support their transition into Key Stage 2 and help them stay engaged with classroom learning.

Role Details

Location: Penrith
Pay Rate: £15.46 per hour
Schedule: Full-time - Monday to Friday
Start Date: 01/09/2026
End Date: 18/12/2026
Role Type: Temporary long-term booking for the Autumn Term

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be supporting a Year 3 pupil with:

• 1:1 SEN support within a KS2 classroom
• Helping the pupil access classroom learning and activities
• Supporting routines, focus and emotional regulation
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Building confidence, independence and trust
• Supporting literacy, numeracy and wider classroom tasks
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider primary school team

You’ll Be a Good Fit If You…

• Have experience as a SEN Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant or classroom support assistant
• Have supported children with additional needs in a school, care, youth work or child-focused setting
• Are calm, patient, nurturing and consistent
• Can provide positive 1:1 support for a child in Key Stage 2
• Are confident supporting routines, learning and pupil engagement
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Are reliable and able to commit to a full-time Autumn Term role
• Have an enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or are willing to apply for one
• Are willing to complete Humly’s safeguarding and compliance process before placement

Why Work with Humly?

• The Humly App - manage your availability and diary digitally
• Humly Academy - access free CPD and safeguarding training once compliant
• £100 Referral Bonus - refer a friend and earn once they complete their first booking
• Support from the local Humly North West team

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant who wants a consistent full-time 1:1 support role in Penrith from September.

Compliance

Humly North West is acting as an employment business for this temporary long-term booking.

Humly prioritises the safety of children; therefore, all applicants must pass our comprehensive safeguarding process, including an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and invite applications from all suitably qualified candidates. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.