Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

What's included:

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• Eligibility to earn a CPD & QLS endorsed certificate.
• Fully Online Recorded Class
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The Learning Support Assistant (LSA) course is built to provide a strong foundation for individuals wishing to support pupils, educators, and school environments. This course covers the essential knowledge required to become an effective assistant, focusing on inclusive education, safeguarding, communication, behaviour awareness, and academic support. You’ll learn how to assist with both general classroom tasks and specific learning needs, ensuring each pupil receives appropriate encouragement and guidance.

As a learning assistant, your role is vital in creating a positive, structured, and accessible learning experience for students. This course equips you with the confidence to understand school frameworks, pupil behaviour, and classroom strategies from a supportive perspective. From helping students access the curriculum to liaising with teaching staff, your contribution as an assistant plays a key part in maintaining educational progress and emotional development. It's a chance to study the supportive side of education—where the quiet work behind the scenes often makes the biggest impact.

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Learning Outcomes

• Understand the key responsibilities of a learning support assistant.
• Learn communication techniques suitable for diverse pupil needs.
• Gain insight into classroom management and behaviour support.
• Develop awareness of learning difficulties and inclusive education.
• Study safeguarding and child protection within the school setting.

Who is this course for?

• Individuals planning to work in educational support roles.
• Parents considering work as a classroom or SEN assistant.
• Career changers seeking a role in schools or education.
• School staff seeking formal assistant training and knowledge.
• Volunteers aiming to build assistant-level confidence and skills.

Career Path & Average Salaries (UK)

• Teaching Assistant – £20,500/year
• Special Needs Assistant – £21,800/year
• Classroom Assistant – £19,500/year
• SEN Support Assistant – £22,000/year
• Nursery Assistant – £19,000/year
• Pupil Support Assistant – £20,000/year