Learning Support Assistant

SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Portsmouth – Cosham
Pay: £14.25 per hour
Contract: Term-time only | Full-time and part-time roles available
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is seeking a compassionate and motivated SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming specialist SEN school in the Portsmouth (Cosham) area. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs in a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

About the Role

As an SEN LSA, you will play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. You will support students with a wide range of needs, including learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored 1:1 and small group support
• Assisting teachers in adapting lessons and learning materials
• Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement strategies
• Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and wider school staff
• Contributing to personalised learning plans and progress tracking

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Patient, empathetic, and resilient
• A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Adaptable and proactive in meeting a variety of student needs
• Passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives

Experience in an SEN setting is beneficial, but not essential—your attitude and commitment matter most.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Access to a wide range of rewarding roles in supportive SEN settings
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
• Term-time only work for a healthy work–life balance
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• The chance to have a genuine, lasting impact on young people’s futures

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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