Learning Support Assistant

Worthing

£12.21 - £12.85 per hour (salary is dependant on qualifications/experience)

September start

Refer a friend scheme- £125 for both of you!

The School and Role

Vision for Education is seeking a compassionate and adaptable Learning Support Assistant to support young people with learning difficulties and disabilities, including Cerebral Palsy and visual impairment. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings empathy, patience, and strong interpersonal skills to every interaction. The successful candidate will have a natural ability to build positive relationships, communicate effectively, and support students to flourish and grow.

We’re looking for someone who is truly passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and who understands the importance of being calm, encouraging, and responsive to individual needs. A team player with a proactive mindset, you’ll work closely with colleagues to create an inclusive, supportive environment where every learner can thrive. If you’re driven by purpose, flexible in your approach, and committed to helping young people reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Behaviour Support Assistant you will:

• Must have valid driving license and own transport.
• Essential: Comfortable delivering personal care.
• DESIRED: Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or Level 2/3 Early Years Educator
• Desired: Have prior school experience working with young people with SEND.
• Desired: Trained in Gastro, moving and handling.
• To mentor and engage with the pupils, delivering specifically designed educational packages.
• You will need to be passionate, empathetic and patient.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

As a Learning Support Assistant employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Learning Support Assistant , apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Brighton Branch on 01273 952488 or email [email protected].

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