Learning Support Assistant

A welcoming and inclusive education setting in Rugby is seeking a dedicated Learner Support Assistant to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting learners with a range of needs—both academic and SEND-related—and who can help create a positive, structured and engaging learning environment.

You will work closely with teaching staff to support learners in the classroom, during small‑group sessions and through targeted interventions, helping them access learning, build confidence and make steady progress.

About the Setting

This Rugby-based school/college is known for its supportive staff team, strong pastoral focus and commitment to inclusive practice. Learner Support Assistants play a key role in ensuring every student feels supported, understood and able to achieve their potential. The leadership team is approachable, collaborative and committed to staff development.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience supporting learners in an educational setting
• SEND experience is highly desirable
• Confident supporting learners 1:1 and in small groups
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Patient, calm and proactive approach
• Understanding of safeguarding and learner wellbeing

Role Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small‑group support for learners
• Assisting with SEND interventions and personalised learning plans
• Supporting behaviour regulation and emotional wellbeing
• Helping learners stay engaged, motivated and confident
• Working closely with teachers and support staff
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive and well‑organised learning environment

Why Choose Zest Education

Zest Education offers competitive, transparent pay and a consultant who genuinely supports your journey. We take the time to understand your strengths, communicate openly and match you with roles where you can thrive. With strong partnerships across Rugby and Warwickshire, we connect you with settings that value your contribution and provide environments where you feel supported, appreciated and able to grow.

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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