Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – SEN Secondary School (Havant)
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support students at a welcoming SEN secondary school in Havant. This is a full-time temporary role, perfect for someone passionate about helping young people with additional needs succeed in a supportive and inclusive environment.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students aged 11–16 with a range of needs, including autism (ASC), learning difficulties, and SEMH.

• Work closely with the classroom teacher to adapt resources and ensure lessons are accessible for all learners.

• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and independence.

• Encourage students to build confidence and develop key social skills.

• Contribute to a safe, encouraging, and inclusive school atmosphere.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people (school-based experience is beneficial but not essential).

• A patient, calm, and proactive approach.

• A strong interest in SEN education and pupil development.

• Reliable, enthusiastic, and able to commit to a full-time temporary role.

• Available to start ASAP.

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel

• Hourly rate of £13.75, paid weekly.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

• Access to free online training and professional development.

• Opportunities for future long-term or permanent placements.

• The chance to make a meaningful difference to students’ lives.

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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