SEMH Learning Support

Learning Support Assistant – New Forest (SEND Specialist School)
£13.75 per hour | Between 8:30am–4:30pm | Full-time preferred (4 days considered)
Via Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is seeking experienced Learning Support Assistants to support pupils with additional needs in a specialist school in the New Forest. Candidates must have experience within educational, medical, or care settings and a genuine passion for supporting young people with diverse needs.

This role begins through our agency with the potential for a permanent school contract after a successful probation period.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide classroom, small-group, and 1:1 support for pupils with complex needs

• Assist with communication, sensory regulation, emotional wellbeing, and behaviour support

• Help deliver personalised learning plans

• Support pupils in developing independence and life skills

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

• Participate in structured routines and pastoral support

• Assist with personal care where needed

School Overview

The school provides a highly supportive environment for young people with additional needs that impact their learning, such as developmental delays, sensory processing differences, communication challenges, and social/emotional needs. Staff are committed to creating a safe, structured, and inclusive atmosphere where every pupil can achieve meaningful progress.

If you are reliable, compassionate, and ready for a rewarding role within a dedicated SEND team, apply today to join Teaching Personnel and begin your journey in a truly impactful setting.

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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