Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Worker

Stoke
£400–£600 per week (based on experience and hours worked)
About the Role

Connex Education is delighted to offer an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Worker to join our team, working with a primary and secondary school in Stoke. This full-time role involves supporting pupils with additional learning needs in both one-to-one and group settings, creating a nurturing and engaging environment to promote their educational and emotional development.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs (SEN) in their daily learning activities.
• Assist in implementing individual education plans (IEPs) to achieve learning objectives.
• Support pupils in managing their behavior and emotions.
• Collaborate with teachers and SEN coordinators to ensure consistent and effective support.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

About You

We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience working with children or young people with SEN, either in a school or a similar setting.
• Demonstrates patience, resilience, and a passion for helping pupils reach their potential.
• Is confident in managing challenging behavior.
• Holds a current DBS on the update service or is willing to apply for one.
• Can commit to working school hours, Monday to Friday.

Benefits of Working with Connex Education
• Competitive daily rate, paid weekly via PAYE.
• Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit, featuring over 24 professional development courses.
• Funded qualifications, including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA, and Level 5 TEFL.
• Career progression opportunities through our TA to Tutor conversion course.
• Access to a wellbeing programme and refresher training for modern classroom settings.
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities for career advancement.

About the School

The school prides itself on providing a welcoming, inclusive environment that caters to pupils with various needs, including Autism. The team is dedicated to nurturing pupils’ academic and personal growth through tailored support and a collaborative approach.
How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in pupils' education and personal development, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to start your journey with Connex Education and explore further opportunities in hundreds of local schools.

All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, assessing all applicants based on merit.