Learning Support Assistant

Blackpool

Pay: £13.68 - £15.50 per hour (subject to qualifications and experience)

Start Date: January 2026

Vision For Education have full-time opportunities for a Learning Support Assistant to work in schools in the Blackpool and surrounding area.

About the role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will have a caring and patient manner. You will be expected to meet the needs of pupils with Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties, and other associated needs including Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

You will be working with children on a 1:1 basis and so the ability to build positive relationships is required.

Previous experience isn’t essential, but the successful candidate will offer enthusiasm, flexibility, a sense of humour and a willingness to learn.

About the school

The schools are focused on supporting students to achieve their full potential through their learning, personal care, and living skills.

They offer a supportive, welcoming team and excellent facilities designed to provide pupils with the best possible experience of education.

There are opportunities for the role to become permanent with the school after a qualifying period.

The schools are accessible by car and public transport due to their locations within the local area.

Requirements

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

• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.

• Be resilient and able to meet demands of a challenging high-pressured environment and deal with emergencies when required.

• Understands the needs of students with learning difficulties.

• Be reliable in both attendance and punctuality.

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.

What we can offer

As a Learning Support Assistant with Vision for Education, you will benefit from:

- Excellent rates of pay using the PAYE system

- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)

- CPD to support your professional development

- Pension contributions

- Access to a designated consultant

- Social and networking events

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024

We 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.

Ready to apply?

If you are a learning support assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on 01772 669322.

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