1:1 SEN LSA
Job description
1:1 SEN LSA
Location – Fareham
Contract – Part Time and Full Time available
Start date – January 2026
What You’ll Bring to the Role
- Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a school or similar environment
- A calm, patient and empathetic approach to communication and behaviour
- Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships
- Flexibility to adapt support to suit each child’s individual needs
- Reliability, resilience and a proactive attitude
- A relevant qualification such as Level 2 or Level 3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning (desirable, not essential)
What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day
- Providing dedicated, personalised 1:1 support for a pupil with additional or complex needs
- Working closely with class teachers and the SENCO to deliver engaging, accessible learning activities
- Using effective strategies to support communication, emotional regulation and positive behaviour
- Preparing or adapting resources in line with the pupil’s EHCP and individual learning targets
- Helping to create a calm, consistent and nurturing learning environment
- Working in partnership with staff and parents to ensure the pupil feels valued, supported and included
Why Join Us
- A rewarding position where you can make a genuine difference to a child’s daily experience
- Competitive pay and access to a full pension scheme
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development, including SEN-specific training
- Continued support from our knowledgeable recruitment team
- A dedicated consultant to assist you throughout your placement
If you are caring, committed and passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV, including details of your SEN experience and your availability. Suitable applicants will be contacted by our Specialist Primary Consultant to discuss the next steps.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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