Learning Support Assistant
Job description
Learning Support Assistant – Poole – Secondary SEN School (Flexible Hours)
Make a Positive Impact Every Day
Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs?
A highly regarded specialist secondary school in Poole is seeking flexible and committed Learning Support Assistants to provide classroom support for students aged 14 to 18.
This welcoming and inclusive school caters for learners with a range of complex needs, including autism spectrum condition (ASC), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges, and other learning difficulties.
A Supportive and Enriching Environment
This unique educational setting is known for its nurturing, student-centred approach.
Staff are dedicated to helping each young person grow in confidence, develop life skills, and achieve personal and academic milestones.
Working here means being part of a values-driven, compassionate team that celebrates every success, no matter how big or small.
About the Role
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Flexible working hours with both full-time and part-time positions available
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School hours: 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday
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Provide individual and small-group support across a secondary curriculum
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Help manage behaviour positively and sensitively
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Contribute to the wellbeing, independence, and engagement of learners with SEN
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
As the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel offers unmatched support to its educators:
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Competitive weekly pay, paid directly through PAYE
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Access to regular CPD opportunities and accredited training
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Personalised career guidance from a dedicated consultant
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Flexible placements to fit around your schedule and commitments
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Opportunities to work across a range of schools and roles, should you wish to expand your experience
If you are caring, enthusiastic, and motivated to make a genuine difference in a young person’s life, we would love to hear from you. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to change 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.
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