Learning Support Assistant (Permanent, Full-Time)

Shaftesbury | October 2026 Start

Make a Lasting Difference Every Day

Teaching Personnel are seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in the Shaftesbury area from October 2026 on a permanent, full-time basis.

This opportunity would suit a resilient, proactive and compassionate individual who can confidently step into the role and make an immediate impact. We are looking for someone who is able to hit the ground running and who understands the importance of consistency, patience and relationship-building within a specialist environment.

About the Learners

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance
• Speech, language and communication difficulties
• Attachment and trauma-related barriers to learning

Many pupils have experienced significant challenges in education and require trusted adults who can help them feel safe, understood and ready to engage in learning.

The Role

• Provide tailored classroom support
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils
• Help manage behaviours positively and consistently
• Encourage engagement and participation in lessons
• Deliver targeted interventions where required
• Support emotional regulation and social development
• Work collaboratively with teachers and therapists
• Promote independence and confidence

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working within SEND or SEMH settings
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A calm, adaptable and nurturing approach
• The ability to remain professional under pressure
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
• The confidence to work independently and as part of a wider team

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Permanent opportunity from October 2026
• Competitive salary package
• Ongoing CPD and specialist training
• Dedicated consultant support throughout the process
• Access to a wide range of SEND opportunities
• Pension contributions
• Employee wellbeing support
• Opportunities for long-term career progression

Apply Today

If you have the experience, resilience and dedication required to support pupils with complex additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or call Teaching Personnel on 01202 558848 and ask for Himaya for a confidential discussion about the role.

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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