Learning Support Assistant

  • Veritas Education recruitment ltd
  • Harrogate, Yorkshire
  • Oct 07, 2025
Full time Education

Job Description

? Learning Support Assistant - Harrogate ?

Location: HarrogateContract Type: Full-time / Part-time (flexible options available)Salary: £90-£100 per dayStart Date: As soon as possible or after October half term

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners? Do you have the patience, creativity, and dedication to support students in reaching their full potential? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role:

We are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants (LSA) to join our supportive and inclusive primary schools across Harrogate and surroudning areas. You will work closely with teachers and SENCOs to provide tailored support to students with additional learning needs as well as in the classroom, helping them to thrive both academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with special educational needs (SEN)
  • Assist in the planning and delivery of differentiated learning activities
  • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment
  • Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teaching staff
  • Support students with personal care needs, where required
  • Promote independence, confidence, and self-esteem in all learners
What We're Looking For:
  • Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational setting
  • A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Relevant qualifications would be ideal but not essential.

How to Apply:Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter to outlining your experience and why you're passionate about supporting learners or for further information please contact Emma Bjelan on .

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'