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Learning Support Assistant

Job in Slough, Berkshire, SL1, England, UK
Listing for: TeacherActive
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-03-10
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 16 GBP Hourly GBP 16.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:

Learning Support Assistant

Location:

Slough

Start Date:

Immediate start

Salary Range: £13.69 - £16 per hour

Do you have experience supporting students with additional learning needs?

Are you passionate about helping young people build confidence and reach their full potential?

Looking for a rewarding temporary role where you can make a real difference every day?

Teacher Active is proud to be working with modern, inclusive mainstream colleges in Slough, offering welcoming and supportive environments where both staff and students thrive. These colleges place a strong emphasis on student engagement, wellbeing, and academic success, creating fantastic opportunities to support learners both in and outside the classroom.

We are currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join on a long-term temporary basis until the end of the academic year, with potential for further opportunities.

In this role, you will:

- Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with additional learning needs

- Help remove barriers to learning and promote confidence and independence

- Support students’ academic progress and personal development

- Work closely with teaching staff to implement learning plans and schemes of learning

- Play a key role in helping learners achieve their goals and succeed in college

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is compassionate, proactive, and confident in supporting diverse learners, while gaining valuable experience in a supportive educational setting.

Why take on a temporary role?

- Gain valuable experience within well-resourced colleges

- Flexible opportunities that fit around your schedule

- Make a meaningful impact on students’ education and wellbeing

- Potential for ongoing placements and future opportunities

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

- Level 2 minimum in English and Maths

- Recent and demonstrable experience of supporting people with additional learning needs.

- Experience working with ASD, ADHD, MLD, SEMH, BSL

- A calm, patient, and caring personality

- Ability to operate with empathy and the ability to motivate others

- Ability to work as a member of a team

- Computer literate

- Able to work independently using own initiative

- Able to note take for students

- A clear understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

- A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

- Guaranteed Payment Scheme
* Terms and Conditions apply
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- CPD courses and certificates as part of our ‘My-Progression’ brand

- Market leading rates of pay

- Referral scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend
* Terms and Conditions apply
* Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services
Additional Information / Benefits
Depending on qualifications
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