Learning Support Assistant

Role: Learning Support Assistant (SEN)
Location: Farnborough and Aldershot campuses
Hours: Full‑Time / Part‑Time options
Pay: £13.75 per hour

About the pupils and setting

An expanding special needs school caters for children and young people aged 2 to 19 who all have complex learning difficulties, including but not limited to:

• Severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Language disorders, sensory impairments, physical disabilities (The Good Schools Guide)

The school provides a highly structured, supportive, multi‑disciplinary environment. There is a strong focus on communication, independence, emotional regulation, physical development, and personalised learning using specialist strategies (for example PECS, TEACCH, sensory integration etc.). (National Autistic Society)

Main Responsibilities

• Assist pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups to access learning activities and support the implementation of Individual Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs).

• Support with personal care, mobility and physical needs as required.

• Help pupils manage sensory and emotional needs; support behaviour using positive behaviour strategies.

• Aid pupils’ communication development, using specialist tools, visual supports, augmentative communication where necessary.

• Work closely with teachers, therapists (speech & language, occupational, physical) and other staff to adapt resources and support consistent progress.

• Maintain records of pupil progress and support, feeding back to the class teacher or relevant staff.

• Participate in training and professional development to sharpen skills in SEND‑specific approaches.

What they’re looking for

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, or a strong desire to develop in this field.

• Patience, empathy, flexibility, emotional resilience.

• Good communication skills and ability to build trusting relationships with pupils and staff.

• Willingness to work as part of a team but also take initiative.

• Comfortable with supporting physical, medical or mobility needs as appropriate.

• A positive attitude to learning new strategies and adapting their practice.

Requirements

• Must have a DBS check on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.

• Right to work in the UK.

• Relevant training or willingness to undertake training in areas such as safeguarding, manual handling, communication strategies, medical/physical care etc.

What is offered

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.75.

• A supportive, inclusive environment with a strong values‑driven culture.

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development in SEND practice.

• Experience of working across all age groups (2‑19).

• Being part of an expanding school making a real difference in children’s lives.

How to apply

Please send an up to date CV to be considered. If you do not yet have a DBS on the Update Service, you will be expect to apply for a check and upload this to the update service.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to appropriate background checks.

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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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