Learning Support Assistant

A friendly and supportive primary school in Rugby is looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team full‑time. As a result, you’ll be working closely with pupils who need additional support to stay engaged, confident and ready to learn. In addition, you’ll assist the class teacher with small‑group activities, 1:1 support and daily routines that help children make steady progress. At the same time, your calm, patient approach will contribute to a warm, structured environment where every child feels supported. Ultimately, this is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys helping pupils thrive and is confident working within a busy primary setting.

Key Responsibilities of a Learning Support Assistant 

• Supporting pupils through 1:1 and small‑group work
• Helping children stay focused, settled and engaged
• Assisting with literacy, numeracy and classroom routines
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Supporting pupils with mild SEND needs where required
• Working collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive and structured learning environment

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with primary‑aged pupils
• A patient, proactive and supportive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence supporting learning across the school day
• Full‑time availability, Monday–Friday

Why Work With Zest Education

We offer competitive pay, ongoing support and access to local opportunities that genuinely match your strengths. Ultimately, our aim is to place every Learning Support Assistant where they can make the biggest impact.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Harleigh at Harleigh@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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