Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Primary SEN

Location: Southampton
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Flexible – Full-time or Part-time

About the Role

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work in primary SEN schools across Southampton. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young children with additional needs in a nurturing and structured learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to primary-aged pupils with SEN

• Support children with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and social or emotional needs

• Assist the class teacher with classroom activities and daily routines

• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning

• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment

Requirements

• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to working with children

• Experience with children or SEN is desirable but not essential

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Flexibility to work full-time or part-time

• Willingness to complete safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive pay of £13.75 per hour

• Flexible working to suit your availability

• Valuable experience within primary SEN education

• Ongoing support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

• Access to training and professional development opportunities

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a positive impact and can start ASAP, apply today through Teaching Personnel to become a Learning Support Assistant in primary SEN schools across Southampton.

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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