Learning Support Assistant Jobs in Glasgow G1 | Immediate Start with Phone Direct
Join a leading team in Glasgow G1 as a Learning Support Assistant. Phone Direct is actively recruiting for an immediate, temporary-to-permanent role offering competitive pay, flexible shifts, and a rewarding career in education support.
Job Description: Learning Support Assistant
Phone Direct is partnering with respected primary and secondary schools across the Glasgow G1 area to recruit dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistants. This is a pivotal role where you will provide essential one-to-one and small group support to pupils with additional learning needs, helping them to access the curriculum, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.
As a specialist in education recruitment, Phone Direct connects talented support staff with schools that value their skills. Whether you're an experienced Learning Support Assistant or looking to start a rewarding career in education, we offer a streamlined registration process, ongoing support from a dedicated consultant, and access to the best temporary and long-term roles in Glasgow. Much like our successful placements for Healthcare Assistants in Bolton or Recruitment professionals in Leeds, we ensure a perfect match between candidate and school.
Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties
Your day will be dynamic and varied, focused on enabling student success. Core responsibilities include:
- Providing tailored academic support to individual pupils or small groups, both inside and outside the mainstream classroom, adapting teaching materials to suit their learning styles.
- Implementing and monitoring Education, Health and Care (EHCP) plans under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO, tracking progress and providing detailed feedback.
- Promoting positive behaviour and social inclusion, helping pupils to develop communication skills, manage emotions, and build positive relationships with peers.
- Assisting with personal care and physical needs where required, ensuring all pupils can participate safely and comfortably in all school activities.
- Preparing learning resources and sensory equipment, and helping to maintain a safe, stimulating, and organised learning environment.
- Collaborating closely with teachers, therapists, and parents to provide a consistent and holistic support network for each child.
Essential Requirements & Skills
To be successful in this Learning Support Assistant role in Glasgow, you will need:
- Proven experience in a similar role within a UK school setting, or substantial transferable experience from care, support work, or youth work.
- A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs, demonstrating boundless patience, empathy, and resilience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with children, teachers, and parents.
- A basic understanding of the UK curriculum and special educational needs (SEND), including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and speech & language difficulties.
- A valid, enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or the willingness to apply for one immediately through Phone Direct.
- The right to work in the UK and the ability to provide professional references covering the last two years.
A Day in the Life of a Support Professional
Gain insight into the rewarding nature of support roles in education and beyond. This video showcases the skills and dedication required, similar to what makes a great Learning Support Assistant.
Salary, Benefits & Career Progression
Phone Direct values its staff and offers a package designed to support you:
- Competitive Hourly Rate: £12 - £15 per hour, paid weekly via PAYE.
- Immediate Start: Get working quickly after a fast-track registration.
- Flexible Assignments: Choose from day-to-day, short-term, or long-term roles to suit your life.
- Temp-to-Perm Pathway: Many of our school placements lead to permanent contracts.
- Free DBS Application Support: We guide you through the process.
- Dedicated Consultant: A single point of contact who knows the Glasgow G1 education landscape.
- Career Advice & Training: Access to CPD opportunities to become a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA).
- Referral Bonus Scheme: Earn extra for recommending fellow Learning Support Assistants.
How to Apply for This Role
Applying for this Learning Support Assistant position in Glasgow G1 is straightforward. Phone Direct manages the entire recruitment process on behalf of our partner schools.
Application Process
- Submit Your CV: Use the application button on this page or email your CV directly to [email protected]. Ensure it highlights your relevant experience.
- Initial Screening Call: A friendly Phone Direct consultant will call you to discuss your experience, availability, and career goals for roles in Glasgow.
- Registration & Compliance: We'll guide you through our quick online registration, including right-to-work checks and DBS procedures.
- School Interview: We'll arrange an interview at one of our partner schools in the G1 area. We provide full briefing and support.
- Offer & Start: Upon success, you'll receive a formal offer and can often start within a week.
If you are interested email your cv and info to [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
No, a formal teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS) is not required. However, relevant experience working with children or young people with additional needs is essential. Qualifications like a Level 2 or 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (STLS) are highly advantageous, and we can advise on training opportunities. For other specialist roles like a Freelance Chef in Dartford, specific vocational skills are paramount.
Hours generally align with the school day, typically from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday during term time. Your day will involve supporting in lessons, leading intervention sessions, break/lunchtime supervision, and planning/preparation with teachers. Some roles may involve slightly different hours for breakfast or after-school clubs.
Transferable skills from roles in care, nursing, youth work, or even customer-facing positions like a Call Answering Service agent are highly valuable. Demonstrating patience, communication, and a proactive attitude is key. Phone Direct can help you frame your CV to highlight these skills and may recommend entry-level assignments to build your school-based experience.
Absolutely. Many of our Learning Support Assistant placements begin as temporary cover but transition into long-term or permanent contracts as schools identify talent. We actively promote a 'temp-to-perm' model, similar to how we operate for recruitment talent searches across other sectors.
We specialise in the local Glasgow G1 market. Our consultants have established relationships with schools, giving you access to unadvertised roles. We offer a personal, supportive service from registration onwards, ensuring you are matched with schools that suit your skills and aspirations, whether you're a Learning Support Assistant, a Courier Driver, or an Assembly Line Worker.
Why Choose Phone Direct?
As a leading recruitment partner in Glasgow, we connect you with top local employers. Our expertise spans from education support to commercial roles like Painter And Decorator and Courier Driver positions.
- Local Glasgow G1 expertise & school partnerships
- Fast-track registration for immediate starts
- Weekly pay & dedicated consultant support
- Career progression advice & training access
- Temp, part-time, and permanent opportunities
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