Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Hastings

£94 – £100 per day

Got a friend to refer? Earn £150 – £250 once they complete 15 days with us.

A secondary alternative provision in Hastings is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to support pupils who benefit from a smaller, more structured learning environment. The provision works with secondary-aged students who may need additional support with behaviour, confidence, emotional regulation, or engagement in education.

The school is looking for a Learning Support Assistant who can bring consistency, patience, and a positive attitude to the role. This is a good opportunity for someone who understands that every pupil’s needs are different and who can support young people with both their learning and personal development.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside teaching staff to help pupils access lessons, follow routines, and develop positive relationships within the provision. You may support students individually, in small groups, or during wider school activities.

Pay rate:

Per day £94 – £100 depending on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting secondary-aged pupils in an alternative provision setting
• Helping students access learning and remain engaged in lessons
• Providing one-to-one and small group support
• Supporting pupils with SEMH, SEN, or behaviour-related needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence, and independence
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and support teams
• Helping maintain a calm, safe, and structured learning environment

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with young people is desirable
• Alternative provision, SEN, youth work, care, mentoring, coaching, or school experience considered
• A patient, resilient, and consistent approach
• Strong communication skills
• Confidence supporting pupils with additional needs or challenging behaviour
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

WHY APPLY?

• Learning Support Assistant role based in a Hastings secondary alternative provision
• Supportive team and structured working environment
• Weekly pay
• Competitive daily rates of £94 – £100
• Long-term stable work available
• A rewarding role supporting pupils who need consistency and encouragement
• Refer a Friend scheme where you can earn £150 for teaching assistants and £250 for teachers after 15 full days worked with us

Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

• Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment
• Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one, which Pink Tile can assist with

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.