Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – SEN Early Years Setting
Location: Southampton
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Hours: Full-time (Flexible hours)
Start Date: ASAP
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN Early Years setting in Southampton. This is an ASAP start role, available on either a full-term or part-term basis, supporting young children with a range of Special Educational Needs.

The Role:

• Supporting children on a 1:1 or small group basis

• Assisting with early learning, play-based activities, and developmental milestones

• Supporting children’s communication, social, and emotional development

• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff, and other professionals

• Helping to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with young children (Early Years or SEN experience desirable but not essential)

• A patient, nurturing, and adaptable approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs in their early development

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive pay of £13.75 per hour

• Flexible full-time hours

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a specialist Early Years SEN setting

• Ongoing support and guidance from Teaching Personnel

If you’re looking for a rewarding role supporting children at a crucial stage of their development, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel.

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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