Learning Support Assistant

Zest Education is working with a friendly and inclusive school in Rugby to recruit a dedicated Learning Support Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people, helping them overcome challenges, build confidence, and reach their potential. You’ll be part of a nurturing school community that values creativity, compassion, and teamwork, with full support from Zest Education every step of the way.

If you’re someone who thrives on making a positive impact, enjoys working with children, and wants each day to feel meaningful, this role is ideal for you. You’ll gain valuable classroom experience, develop new skills, and build relationships that genuinely change lives. Whether you’re looking to start a career in education or deepen your experience in a supportive environment, this is a role where your contribution truly matters.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with teachers to provide tailored support for students in and outside the classroom
• Offer 1:1 or small group assistance to pupils who need extra help with learning or emotional development
• Encourage positive behaviour and build strong, trusting relationships with students
• Support pupils with additional needs (SEN) to access learning and feel included in all activities
• Prepare learning materials and classroom resources as needed
• Assist with record keeping and progress tracking
• Help create a calm, caring, and engaging learning environment

Requirements:

• A genuine passion for supporting children and helping them achieve their best
• Strong communication and empathy skills
• Patience, positivity, and a proactive attitude
• Experience in a school setting or supporting individuals with SEN (desirable but not essential)
• Willingness to learn and take part in training and development
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one through Zest Education)

Why choose Zest Education?
Zest Education genuinely cares about your journey — we take the time to match you with schools that suit your strengths and goals. Our team offers ongoing support, professional guidance, and a personal touch that makes working with us both rewarding and enjoyable.

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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