Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (SEN / SEMH) – Specialist Schools

Location: New Forest Area (Totton and Dibden)
Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour
Contract: Term Time Only
Hours: Full-time and Part-time roles available

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Teaching Personnel is working closely with a range of specialist SEN and SEMH schools across the New Forest area and is seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join supportive, inclusive school environments.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils who require tailored emotional, behavioural, and educational support.

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN and SEMH needs

• Support learners with needs including Autism (ASC), SEMH, SLD, PMLD, and associated behaviours

• Assist with communication strategies, sensory regulation, and emotional support

• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams to support Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

• Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment

• Support adapted learning activities and, where required, personal care or physical support (training provided)

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH (school, care, youth work, or similar settings)

• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Willingness to engage in training for behaviour support, safeguarding, and physical intervention

• A genuine passion for helping pupils reach their full potential

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive pay of £13.75 per hour, paid weekly

• Flexible full-time or part-time opportunities

• Long-term placements with the potential for permanent roles

• Access to free CPD and specialist SEN/SEMH training

• Ongoing support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

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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