Experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Reading
Location: Primary Schools across Reading, Berkshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time or part-time, flexible supply positions available
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) passionate about making a difference in the lives of primary school pupils? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting dedicated and skilled LSAs to support a range of primary schools across Reading.

In this role, you will be working closely with class teachers to support individual pupils or small groups, often including those with additional learning needs such as SEN, EAL, or behavioural challenges. Your role will be vital in helping pupils access the curriculum and reach their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing tailored support to pupils in EYFS - KS2

Supporting learning activities in and outside the classroom

Assisting with behaviour management and emotional regulation

Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

Helping to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

Previous experience working as an LSA or in a similar support role

A proactive and patient attitude

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

A genuine passion for working with children

Experience supporting pupils with SEN (desirable)

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Competitive daily pay, paid weekly via PAYE

Flexible working to suit your lifestyle

Access to your own personal consultant

Opportunities for professional development and training

A wide network of supportive primary schools across Reading

If you're an experienced LSA ready to take on a new and rewarding challenge in a local primary school, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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