Learning Support Assistant

Ad-Hoc Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

Agency: Teaching Personnel
Location: Basingstoke and surrounding areas
Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Flexible / Ad-Hoc / Supply

About the Role

Teaching Personnel are seeking flexible, committed Learning Support Assistants to support SEN schools across the Basingstoke area on an ad-hoc basis. This is a great opportunity for those looking for varied day-to-day or short-term work while making a positive impact on pupils with additional learning needs.

You will support children with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD/SLD, physical disabilities, and communication difficulties.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small-group support to pupils with SEN

• Assist with daily classroom tasks and learning activities

• Support pupils’ emotional regulation and behaviour

• Build supportive, trusting relationships with students

• Adapt your approach to meet individual learning and sensory needs

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and the wider school team

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people (SEN experience desirable)

• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel)

• Flexibility to accept short-notice bookings

• Right to work in the UK

What Teaching Personnel Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.75

• Ad-hoc, flexible work in Basingstoke SEN schools

• Access to free CPD and specialist SEN training via the TP Education Hub

• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant

• Opportunities to build experience across a variety of SEN settings

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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