Learning Support Assistant – Permanent Role – Shaftesbury

Support Young People to Thrive Within Specialist Education

A welcoming specialist school in Shaftesbury is searching for a compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join their team on a full-time permanent basis.

This nurturing provision supports children aged 4 to 16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, autism and associated communication difficulties.

Every pupil has an EHCP and benefits from personalised support delivered through therapeutic and relationship-led approaches.

About the Position

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff, therapists and pastoral teams to help pupils engage positively with learning while developing confidence, emotional regulation and independence.

The school provides a calm and supportive atmosphere where behaviour is understood as communication and every interaction is centred around building trust.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering engaging learning activities
• Provide one-to-one and small group support
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Support pupils with communication and social development
• Help maintain safe and inclusive learning spaces
• Contribute to therapeutic and pastoral approaches
• Support off-site educational activities when required
• Build positive relationships with pupils and families

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Is patient, empathetic and resilient
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Can motivate pupils through encouragement and consistency
• Has excellent communication skills
• Wants to make a meaningful difference every day

Why Apply?

• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
• Supportive leadership team
• Access to wellbeing and employee assistance programmes
• Pension contributions
• Use of leisure facilities at selected times
• Opportunity for long-term career progression

Benefits Through Teaching Personnel

• Dedicated consultant support
• Competitive rates of pay
• Permanent SEN opportunities
• Free online training courses
• Career progression guidance

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting vulnerable young people within a highly rewarding specialist environment.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks will apply.

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.
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