Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Secondary SEN Schools
Location: Portsmouth and surrounding areas
Pay: £14.25 per hour
Contract Type: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking motivated and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to work within Secondary SEN schools across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to support students with a range of special educational needs, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Whether you have previous experience in education, care, youth work, or are looking to begin a career within SEN, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in helping students access learning in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. Working alongside teachers and other education professionals, you will provide tailored support that meets the individual needs of each student.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one support for students with additional learning needs

• Assisting small groups during classroom activities and interventions

• Supporting students with social, emotional, and behavioural development

• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive engagement in learning

• Working closely with teaching staff to implement support strategies

• Helping to maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment

About You

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate about supporting young people and making a positive difference

• Patient, resilient, and empathetic in their approach

• Strong communicators who can build positive relationships with students and staff

• Adaptable and able to respond to the varying needs of learners

• Experienced in education, care, support work, or similar settings (desirable but not essential)

Safeguarding and Compliance

To be considered for this position, applicants must hold a Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one through the registration process.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.25

• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities

• Access to ongoing training and professional development

• Dedicated support from an experienced recruitment consultant

• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within SEN education settings

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact on the lives of young people, apply today and join Teaching Personnel's dedicated team supporting Secondary SEN schools across Portsmouth.

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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