Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (SEN) – Secondary School
Portsmouth Area | Full-Time or Part-Time | Start ASAP
£13.75 per hour | Via Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a supportive SEN secondary school in the Portsmouth area. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about helping young people with additional needs reach their full potential.

We are offering flexible working options, with both full-time and part-time roles available, starting ASAP.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or small-group support to students with a range of SEN.

• Assist in delivering personalised learning plans and curriculum access.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and school staff.

• Promote a positive, inclusive learning environment.

• Support students’ academic, emotional, and social development.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting children or young people (SEN experience advantageous).

• Calm, patient, and nurturing approach.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Reliable, proactive, and committed to making a difference.

• Available to start at short notice.

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer

• £13.75 per hour, paid weekly.

• Flexible full-time or part-time hours.

• A dedicated consultant for support and guidance.

• Access to CPD and training through Teaching Personnel.

• Opportunity to work within a highly supportive school environment.

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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