SEMH LSA

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Primary School (SEMH & Challenging Behaviour)
Location: Southampton
Pay: £13.75 per hour – Term Time Only
Hours: Full Time, 8:30–16:00 (variable start/finish times)
Contract: Ongoing with potential for permanent role

Teaching Personnel are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support primary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour. This is a highly rewarding role for someone passionate about helping children who may struggle with emotional regulation, building relationships, and maintaining boundaries.

The Role

• Work closely with children on a one-to-one and small group basis, focusing on emotional regulation and behaviour support.

• Help pupils develop positive relationships and access learning in a safe and structured way.

• Support teaching staff in creating a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.

• Implement strategies to manage challenging behaviour effectively and positively.

Requirements

• Experience working with children with challenging behaviour in a professional or personal capacity is essential.

• Ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent when supporting children with additional needs.

• Driving licence is highly desirable.

• Must hold a clear DBS or be willing to apply for one.

• Ideally have completed safeguarding and child protection training in the past year.

• Availability between 8:00–4:00 (start/finish times may vary day-to-day).

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of £13.75 per hour (term-time only).

• Ongoing role with the potential for a permanent contract.

• Access to professional development and training through Teaching Personnel.

• A chance to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives every day.

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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