Full job description1:1 Learning Support Assistant
Location: Rugby
Salary: £90-130 per day
Start Date: 01/09/2026
At Teaching Personnel, we are working on behalf of a busy, community led mainstream Primary school to appoint a proactive and talented Learning Support Assistant.
The successful candidate will provide tailored 1:1 support to a pupil with complex SEND, helping them to access the curriculum, fully achieve their potential and participate in school life.
Working closely with the class teacher, SENDCO and external professionals will be imperative in supporting the pupil’s academic, social, emotional and behavioural development.
Key Responsibilities:
*Provide tailored 1:1 support to a designated pupil throughout the school day
*Assist with the implementation of individual learning plans and targeted interventions
*Support the pupil’s engagement, independence, and participation in classroom activities
*Adapt learning activities and resources as directed by the class teacher
*Monitor and record progress, providing feedback to teaching staff
*Foster positive relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies where appropriate
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
*Experience of supporting children in a primary school setting
*An understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
*A patient, flexible, and nurturing approach
*The ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and families
*A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
*Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) are desirable but not essential
We are committed to the wellbeing and Safeguarding off staff and students and all appointments/ interviews are subject to satisfactory references, Safeguarding training, and DBS checks.
Please apply online or email your up-to-date CV to along with any questions you may have!
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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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