Join Our Team as a Learning Support Assistant!
Location: Wimborne
Contract Type: Full-time, with the potential for a permanent position
Start Date: September 2025
Teaching Personnel, the UK's leading education staffing supplier, is currently sourcing Learning Support Assistants for Secondary Schools in the Wimborne area. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a temp-to-perm basis, where you’ll have the chance to secure a permanent position after 12–16 weeks, subject to mutual agreement.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
* Assist teachers in preparing lesson materials and classroom setups.
* Support students on a 1:1 or small group basis, helping with their learning and development.
* Monitor, record, and report on students’ progress.
* Provide care for children who may be upset or unwell.
* Occasionally lead classes under the guidance of a teacher.
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience: Prior experience in a school or working with children/young adults is an advantage.
* Attitude: Friendly, confident, calm, and adaptable, especially when working with children from vulnerable backgrounds.
* Knowledge: Familiarity with safeguarding and “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidelines.
* Passion: A strong commitment to helping students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
* Skills: A calming presence and the ability to engage effectively with pupils (Years 7–11).
* Values: Dedication to contributing to the ethos and development of the school.
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
* Competitive Pay: Weekly salary tailored to your experience.
* Professional Development: Access our CPD Academy with a range of free courses to enhance your skills.
* Expert Support: Work with an experienced Secondary Consultant (over four years of experience in the area) as your point of contact.
* National Reach: Be part of the UK’s largest education recruitment agency, with over 80 branches nationwide.
* Future Opportunities: Participate in our Future Teachers Programme if you’re seeking a pathway into a teaching career.
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’re excited to hear from you! Send us your CV and let’s help you take the next step in your education career.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and other necessary vetting procedures.
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.
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