Learning Support Assistant recruitment agency listing
Primary school learning support assistants, also known as teaching assistants or classroom assistants, support the work of primary school teachers. They tend to help pupils with special educational needs.
Qualifications and entry requirements
No set qualifications are required for learning support assistant roles. However, applicants need to show a good level of general education and experience of working with children. Learning support assistants tend to be trained on the job by experienced teaching staff as, to gain qualifications, learning support assistants need to be assessed on the skills they use while working in the classroom. Qualifications for learning support assistants already in employment include NVQs and NCFE certificates. Experienced learning support assistants with GCSEs to their name may go on to study for Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status or may progress to degree-level study, which can help them to eventually achieve a teaching degree.
Key competencies
Learning support assistants need to be able to build strong relationships with children and teachers, be capable of working well under the supervision of a trained teacher, show an understanding of child protection issues, and be patient and organised. Anyone wishing to become a primary school learning support assistant must undergo checks for previous criminal convictions.
Jobs for primary school learning support assistants are available in state-maintained and private schools. Full-time and part-time learning support assistant jobs are available, as are temporary (supply) positions. Recruitment agencies are often a valuable source of learning support assistant vacancies.
Salaries
Inexperienced learning support assistants may receive starting salaries of around £12,000 a year. Employees with qualifications typically receive higher salaries.
Milk Education is a specialist education recruitment agency with significant experience placing top supply talent into Primary schools across Merseyside, North Wales, Greater Manchester and Sheffield. We're not just here to fill a gap, we're here to make a difference. That's why we only represent the very best teaching and supply talent on the market.
Covers: Merseyside, Manchester, Sheffield, Newcastle | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Mana Education is the home of happy teachers. We listen to our clients and aim to provide a supportive, nurturing environment, where education is put first. Specialising in the supply teaching sector, we have built relationships with many professionals in our field and always strive to make a positive impact.
Covers: Midlands, East Anglia | Permanent | Salaries from £17k - £60k
Starfyn Education specialises in helping SEN Schools, College and Provisions recruit Special Needs Teachers and Teaching Assistants for roles across London, Sutton, Croydon, Slough, Reading Surrey and Hampshire.
Covers: Sutton, Surrey, Croydon, London, Slough, Reading | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £60k
Reed are here to help you take your next step in the world of work, whatever it is. From recruiting talented individuals across 20 sectors for a permanent, temporary, or interim role; to recruiting at scale, and screening, your local recruiter have a solution that will ensure your business thrives. Alternatively, if you're looking to take the next step in your career, or break into a completely new sector, our experts can help.
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
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Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
At Complete Jobs, we're experts at placing qualified candidates into rewarding openings within the education sector. We work closely with schools and other institutions to uncover the right teaching and support staff for a variety of roles. Contact us today and find out how we can help you make the next step in your education career or find the ideal hire.
Covers: The whole of the UK | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
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Covers: Nationwide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
We specialise in recruiting predominantly within special educational needs for Teachers, Head Teachers, Principals, Registered Managers, Curriculum Managers - to name but a few. We have an experienced education recruitment consultant who has worked closely with this sector for a number of years. We also assist our clients who are looking for Training Managers to support their company in delivering & coordinating their training & education needs
Covers: UK | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
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