Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Portsmouth

£14.20 per hour | Full-time, Term-Time | Immediate Start, after vetting process

Teaching Personnel are looking for resilient, empathetic and adaptable Learning Support Assistants to work within SEN and SEMH school in the Portsmouth area. This role is ideal if you have experience in education, healthcare, youth work, sports coaching, or similar people-focussed roles.

The Role

As an LSA, you’ll support children and young people with additional needs. You will help pupils to access learning, build confidence and feel safe in school. You may work 1:1 or in small groups, supporting pupils with:

• Autism (ASC)

• Speech and Language needs

• Challenging behaviour

• Sensory needs

• Medical needs

• ADHD and other SEN diagnoses

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in healthcare, youth work, coaching, camps or care

• A strong desire to build a career in Education
  

• An energetic, resilient and patient approach

• Empathy and confidence when supporting children with additional needs

• Flexibility and adaptability across different school environments or when working within different classrooms within a school

• Availability for full-time work on a term-time basis

What’s in It for You

• £14.20 per hour

• Choice of:

  • A long-term placement in one school, or

  • Day-to-day supply work, depending on your preference

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Many full-time LSAs are offered direct school contracts, making this an excellent route into a permanent career in education

Eligibility

• You must be a UK citizen or have the Right to Work in the UK
  

• Correct Visa status and share code required

If you’re motivated, compassionate, and ready to make a real difference while building your future in education, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to start your journey in education.

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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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