Learning Support Service

Source teaching assistants directly from the local authority.

The Learning Support Service provides qualified teaching assistants to work with schools, and other educational establishments, in supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. 

All Learning Support Service staff have a DBS Enhanced check for regulated activity (which includes the barred list) and are qualified to the relevant TA/STA standards.

The Learning Support Service deploys staff in schools across the Westmorland and Furness Local Authority area and on both short and long deployments. 

To find out more please contact the service via email or telephone and a member of our team will be pleased to assist.  

email: learningsupportservice@cumbria.gov.uk
tel: 01946 506220

We're recruiting

If you or someone you know could make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people in Westmorland and Furness, apply online or contact the Learning Support Team directly for more information.