Learning Support Assistant

Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour

Contract Type: Full-time / Long-term position

Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs (SEN) to reach their full potential?

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary SEN school in Southampton.

About the Role:

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to support students aged 11–16 who have a range of additional needs, including autism (ASC), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges, and moderate learning difficulties (MLD).

Your role will involve:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to students in and out of the classroom.
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and differentiated activities.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Helping students to build confidence, communication, and life skills.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people (school, care, or youth setting).
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach to supporting learning.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to education.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one through Teaching Personnel).

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.75.
• Access to specialist SEN training and continuous professional development.
• Supportive local consultants to guide you through every step of your placement.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young learners.

Interested?

Apply today by contacting Teaching Personnel Southampton or clicking “Apply Now” to submit your CV.

Join us in shaping brighter futures for young people with SEN.

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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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