SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant - (SEN School)
Location: Eastleigh
Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour
Contract: Term Time Only

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs? Teaching Personnel is looking for a caring and committed Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Southampton. In this role, you’ll support pupils with a variety of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), physical disabilities, and medical conditions.

This term-time position is perfect for those wanting to contribute meaningfully within an educational setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and small group support to pupils in the classroom

• Support communication strategies, including PECS and Makaton, as well as sensory approaches

• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and support teams to deliver individual education plans (IEPs)

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment promoting emotional and academic growth

• Help deliver tailored learning activities and therapeutic interventions

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs is highly desirable

• Confidence or willingness to be trained in personal care and physical support

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Patience, empathy, and a proactive attitude in supporting complex needs

• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive pay at £13.75 per hour, paid weekly

• Term-time, full-time role (Monday to Friday)

• Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent placement

• Access to specialist training and continuous professional development (CPD)

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement

If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career in special education, apply now!

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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