Learning Support Assistant - SEN/SEMH

Learning Support Assistant – SEN & SEMH Support
Southampton & Surrounding Areas | £13.75 per hour | Term Time Only
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is seeking committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work in a variety of SEN and SEMH settings across the Southampton area. You’ll be supporting children and young people aged 4–19 with a range of needs—including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges.

Whether you’re experienced in education or looking to begin a career in support work, full training and ongoing development will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis across a range of subjects and activities

• Assist class teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive lessons

• Help manage challenging behaviours in a calm, positive, and supportive way

• Encourage independence, communication, and social development

• Promote a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Passion for working with children or young people with SEN/SEMH needs

• Patient, empathetic, and confident in working with challenging behaviours

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

• Previous experience in education, care, or youth work is an advantage (but not essential)

• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check (or already on the Update Service)

The Details:

• Pay: £13.75 per hour (paid weekly via PAYE)

• Hours: Full-time and part-time roles available (approx. 8:30am – 3:30pm)

• Contract: Term Time Only (38 weeks per year)

What You’ll Receive:

• A highly rewarding role supporting vulnerable learners

• Opportunities to work in mainstream and specialist schools

• Access to CPD through Teaching Personnel

• Weekly pay and flexible working options

• Personal support from a dedicated 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.
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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