LSA for additional needs

Kickstart Your Career Supporting Children with Additional Needs

Full-Time / 4 Days Minimum – Immediate Opportunities in Southampton & Surrounding Areas
£13.75 per hour | No Prior School Experience Required

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs? Whether you come from a medical background, are a recent graduate, or have personal experience supporting children, we want to hear from you!

Teaching Personnel, the UK’s market leader in education recruitment, is seeking compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team of Learning Support Assistants. We work closely with a network of supportive schools across Southampton and the surrounding area, offering flexible, full-time opportunities that could be the perfect first step into a rewarding education career.

What You’ll Do:

• Support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism, ADHD, and non-verbal pupils

• Help deliver tailored lessons and care plans alongside experienced teachers

• Be part of a nurturing school environment that values every child’s progress

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

We match you with the right school settings based on your background and preferences
All vetting and safeguarding checks completed by us
Access to interviews, trial days, or paid supply work to build confidence and experience
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities including free online training courses in Thrive Education Aprroach

Who We're Looking For:

• Individuals available to work full-time or 4 days per week minimum

• People with care, medical, graduate or personal experience supporting children

• A commitment to helping young people thrive

• (No previous school experience necessary!)

Start making a difference today — apply now and begin your journey into education with 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.
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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