Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Overview

Monarch Education is seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Learning Support Assistant to join a secondary school in Nailsea. This is a full-time position required to start 1 September 2026.

The school is looking for a versatile and compassionate Learning Support Assistant with experience supporting pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, and a strong understanding of working with students with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Responsibilities

As a Full-Time Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. A significant part of your role will involve providing tailored support to pupils with a variety of SEND. Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide classroom support for identified students
• Collaborate with teachers to support adaptive teaching strategies in the classroom
• Assist in supporting students at recreational times when required
• Communicate with colleagues and other agencies through verbal reports and by keeping records of visits and/or activities completed in accordance with school procedures and guidelines
• Contribute to the good order and running of the school by undertaking other tasks deemed reasonable by the Headteacher and commensurate with the grade

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistant with experience in a secondary school setting and a strong understanding of supporting pupils with SEND. The ideal candidate will possess:

• NVQ level 2 in literacy and numeracy or GCSE grade A - C
• Experience of working with children and schools
• ICT skills at a basic level
• Ability to work flexibly within a team
• Ability to motivate students by demonstrating a positive attitude
• Reliability and resilience under pressure
• Excellent and effective communication skills
• Resilience and the ability to adapt to different classroom environments and pupil needs
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday during term time

Benefits

• GCA Approved Supplier
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• Free safeguarding training
• Refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about Monarch Education and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide, please visit our website: About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay
• Equal Opportunities - Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, successful applicants will be subject to two employment references, an enhanced DBS check, and a right to work in the UK check in accordance with statutory guidance.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operates in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Due to the high volume of applications, we may not always be able to contact you after your response. If you have not had notification within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful, and we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.