Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Barry | Ad-Hoc & Long-Term Opportunities Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Barry? Academics are currently recruiting experienced…

Pay rate £94 – £95/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 1 October 2026

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Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Barry | Ad-Hoc & Long-Term Opportunities

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Barry? Academics are currently recruiting experienced LSAs for a range of ad-hoc and long-term positions within primary schools across Barry.

Whether you prefer flexible day-to-day work or you're looking for something more consistent, we have a variety of opportunities available across different year groups and settings.

The Roles

As an Learning Support Assistant, you could be supporting pupils across Early Years, Progression Step 1, Progression Step 2 and Progression Step 3.

Depending on the role, your responsibilities may include:

Supporting pupils with their learning and development

Providing one-to-one or small-group support

Working alongside the class teacher to support lessons and activities

Supporting pupils with ALN and additional learning needs

Encouraging positive behaviour and pupil engagement

Helping pupils develop confidence and independence

Supporting classroom routines and day-to-day activities

Building positive relationships with pupils and staff

Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

Following individual support plans and school safeguarding procedures

We're Looking For

Previous experience working as an LSA within a primary school setting - essential

Experience supporting children across Early Years or different Progression Steps is desirable

Reliable and professional

Availability for either ad-hoc or long-term work

Pay & Requirements

£93 per day

Potential increases depending on qualifications, experience and client rate

Enhanced DBS - required

EWC registration - required

Relevant safeguarding and compliance checks

If you don't currently have an Enhanced DBS or EWC registration in place, we can help you get these in process where required.

Why Work With Academics?

Academics works closely with primary schools across Barry, giving our candidates access to a variety of opportunities.

We can discuss your preferences and experience and help match you with roles that suit you, whether that's Early Years, Progression Step 1, 2 or 3.

If you're an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking for work in Barry, get in touch with Academics today to find out what opportunities we currently have available and which roles could be the right fit for you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy

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