Learning Support Assistant

Horley

£19000 - £23000 per annum (dependant on experience)

Permanent - Following a successful trial period

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

The School and Role
Are you passionate about changing lives? Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming school and support incredible young people with social emotional and mental health needs, with other associated needs such as autism, ADHD and other associated needs. In this Learning Support Assistant role, you will be providing learning and pastoral support to students aged 11-16 (all with EHCP’s) in a hands-on and fast-paced environment, where your care, patience, and positivity will make a meaningful difference every single day.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will build strong, trusting relationships with students, celebrate progress both big and small, and provide tailored support that helps learners grow in confidence, independence, and resilience. Working closely with teachers and a supportive, like-minded team, the Learning Support Assistant will play a key role in creating an inclusive and inspiring environment where every child feels seen, supported, and empowered to succeed.

If you are adaptable, motivated by purpose, and ready to step into a rewarding Learning Support Assistant position that truly matters, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

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

• Desired: valid driving license and own transport.
• 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.
• To mentor and engage with the pupils, delivering specifically designed educational packages using a trauma informed approach.
• 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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