Learning Support Assistant – Year 2 LSA with Midday Supervisor Duties – Southampton
Start – January 2026
Pay - £85-£95
8.30 till 3.30pm
How would you feel if you could walk into work with a smile on your face and then walk back out those doors with an even bigger smile on your face?
As we all know, it is not too common to find a job you really love and feel valued in. However, here at Supply Desk we can offer you a job where you will be able to work with and help incredible young students to engage in their learning allowing them to blossom into confident, happy and inspired individuals; making yourself an invaluable part of the team.
You will also be surrounded by likeminded people who not only want to support the students but their colleagues around them.
You will be encouraged to upskill during your career allowing you to gain not only better knowledge but a better pay cheque too. We offer a variety of training programmes and workshops to help you achieve this!
Duties vary widely but can include:
Helping Year 2 pupils learning and development, e.g. assisting those who are struggling, listening to pupils read, helping with number work etc.
Supervising pupils in the playground, dining hall, cloakrooms and in class
Supporting children with playtime activities
Keeping records of each pupil’s progress
Assisting with their health and hygiene
Helping students develop life skills and mentoring them to have a positive outlook
The Successful candidate will:
Have a good standard of literacy, numeracy skills
Build up positive relationships with pupils and staff
Understand or be willing to learn how children develop, think and learn
Be resilient and patient when working with groups of children or on a one to one basis
Have experience in a similar role or have a passion to learn the skills above
If you think this is the role for you please click the apply button below to submit your CV and a member of the team will get back to you asap.
In addition!! Do you know other great teachers or support staff? Simply refer a friend and we will pay you £100 for every person you refer to us once they have worked for 5 days.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.
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