Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (LASA)

Location: Dunstable (initially) → Pulloxhill (new school site)

Salary: £19,399 – £27,447

Hours: Mon‑Fri, 9.00am‑4.00pm (2.45pm finish Fridays)

Contract: Permanent (temp‑to‑perm considered)

Start Date: Immediate or delayed start for the right candidate

We are recruiting a Learning and Support Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school for children aged 5‑11. The role will be based at a satellite site in Dunstable for approximately 9 months, before moving to a brand‑new purpose‑built school in Pulloxhill.

The Role

• Support teachers with whole‑class learning
• Work 1:1 or in small groups to support behaviour and social development
• Help create a positive, calm, and engaging classroom environment
• Contribute your own skills and interests to enrich learning

The Ideal Candidate

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
• Experience with children is desirable but not essential
• Interest in supporting pupils with SEMH needs
• Patient, resilient, flexible, and able to remain calm under pressure

What We Offer

• Full SEMH, behaviour management, and de‑escalation training
• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Ongoing CPD and progression opportunities
• The chance to make a genuine difference every day

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing provision and help shape a new school from the outset.

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