Learning Support Assistant

Location: Farnborough
Setting: Specialist SEMH & SEN Provision (Ages 4–16)
Role: 1:1 Learning Support Assistant
Pay: £14.25 per hour

Are you passionate about helping children thrive and making a lasting difference in education?

A welcoming and supportive specialist SEMH and SEN school in Farnborough is looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work pupils with Sever Learning Diffculties and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide meaningful, individual support that helps a young person build confidence, develop emotional resilience, and engage positively with learning.

The school offers a nurturing and structured environment with small class sizes of around six pupils, strong Learning Support Assistant provision, and a collaborative team committed to delivering personalised support for every child.

The provision operates across two nearby buildings and supports pupils aged 4–16 with a range of SEMH and SEN needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Encourage engagement with learning and support emotional regulation

• Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral teams to deliver tailored support strategies

• Help create a calm, consistent, and positive classroom environment

• Build a trusted and encouraging relationship with the pupil

We’d Love to Hear From You If You Have:

• Experience supporting children with SEMH, SEN, or behavioural needs

• A calm, patient, and resilient approach

• Strong relationship-building and behaviour support skills

• Experience working in schools or specialist settings (desirable)

A Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service is required, or applicants must be willing to obtain one.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact every day and be part of a supportive specialist setting, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered.

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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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