Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

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 proactive Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary setting near Winchester.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals with experience supporting children or vulnerable people, including those from SEN, support work, care, healthcare, residential care, childcare, or education backgrounds who are looking to transfer their skills into a rewarding school environment.

About the Setting

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

The school offers a purpose-built environment designed to promote accessibility, inclusion, and personalised support, with specialist facilities and equipment to help every child thrive.

The curriculum is highly adapted and focused not only on educational achievement, but also on developing independence, communication, wellbeing, and life skills. Staff work collaboratively across education, care, and healthcare disciplines to provide a holistic and supportive experience for every pupil.

This is a nurturing and rewarding setting where no two days are the same, and where every member of staff plays a meaningful role in a child’s development.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support primary-aged pupils with varying levels of need throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities will include supporting learning activities, encouraging communication and independence, and assisting pupils with their physical, emotional, and personal care needs where required.

Some pupils may require support with mobility, sensory needs, medical routines, or the use of specialist equipment. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

This role combines education and care, making it particularly well suited to individuals who are patient, attentive, and passionate about helping children reach their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils

• Assist in delivering engaging, personalised learning activities

• Support pupils with personal care where required

• Assist with mobility and the safe use of specialist equipment

• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff

• Promote communication, independence, and positive social interaction

• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

Requirements

• Experience supporting children or vulnerable individuals in any setting

• Backgrounds in support work, care, healthcare, SEN, childcare, or education are encouraged

• A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach

• Confidence supporting both learning and care needs

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Full-time availability

• Enhanced DBS check required

Pay & Benefits

• £14.25 per hour

• Full-time position

• Term time only

• Free access to a wide range of online training courses

• Opportunity to gain recognised certificates and develop professionally

• Ongoing support from experienced education professionals

• A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a difference every day

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine care, education, and meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch.

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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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