Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Specialist Primary Setting
Location: Near Winchester
Pay: £14.25 per hour
Full-Time | Term Time Only

We are currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and professional Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary setting located near Winchester.

This opportunity would suit individuals with previous experience supporting children or vulnerable individuals, including those from backgrounds in Special Educational Needs (SEN), care, healthcare, support work, childcare, or education who are looking to apply and further develop their skills within a specialist educational environment.

About the Setting

This specialist primary provision supports pupils with a diverse range of complex special educational needs, including physical disabilities, learning difficulties, communication difficulties, sensory needs, and medical requirements.

The school provides a highly supportive and inclusive environment designed to enable every child to access learning in a way that meets their individual needs. Through a personalised and adapted curriculum, the setting focuses not only on educational progress but also on developing communication skills, independence, confidence, and overall wellbeing.

Staff work collaboratively across education and care to ensure pupils receive consistent, high-quality support throughout the school day.

Role Overview

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils both academically and personally, helping them to engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes.

You will provide support on an individual and small-group basis and assist pupils with a range of needs throughout the school day. Depending on pupil requirements, responsibilities may include supporting communication, assisting with mobility, and providing personal care where appropriate.

This role combines educational support with elements of care and requires a patient, adaptable, and proactive approach. Full training and ongoing guidance will be provided to ensure staff feel confident and supported in meeting individual pupil needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small group settings

• Assist in delivering personalised learning activities tailored to individual needs

• Provide personal care support where required

• Support pupils with mobility and the use of specialist equipment

• Encourage communication, independence, and social development

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals to support pupil progress

• Contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or vulnerable individuals in any setting

• Experience within SEN, support work, care, healthcare, childcare, or education is highly desirable

• A caring, patient, and adaptable approach

• Confidence supporting both educational and care-related needs

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Full-time availability

• Enhanced DBS check required

Pay and Benefits

• £14.25 per hour

• Full-time, term-time only position

• Access to a wide range of online training and professional development courses

• Opportunity to gain recognised certifications and broaden experience within specialist education

• Ongoing support from experienced education professionals

• A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference in children’s lives

If you are seeking a fulfilling role where you can combine care and education while supporting children with complex needs, we would welcome your application.

Please apply with your CV and a member of the team will be in contact.

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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