SEN Learning Support Assistant (Early Years)

Learning Support Assistant (Early Years) – Through Teaching Personnel

About the Role
Teaching Personnel is seeking a nurturing and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support pupils within an Early Years specialist setting. This role is based at the Farley Hill Early Years site, supporting children aged 3–8 years with a wide range of additional needs, including severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and the wider team to provide high-quality support that promotes each child’s learning, communication, wellbeing, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning, communication, and engagement in line with personalised plans.

• Assist with behaviour support using positive, consistent strategies.

• Help prepare learning environments, resources, and activities tailored to Early Years development.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support, adapting approaches to meet varied needs.

• Contribute to pupil observations, progress notes, and assessment information.

• Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to deliver a holistic, child-centred approach.

• Encourage play-based learning, sensory exploration, and early developmental skills.

About the Setting

• Purpose-built Early Years centre designed for pupils aged 3–8.

• Includes sensory areas, accessible classrooms, outdoor learning spaces, and calm breakout areas.

• Part of a specialist SEND provision that prioritises communication, independence, and developmental progress.

• Supportive, multi-disciplinary team committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

What We’re Looking For

• A caring, patient, and proactive individual with a genuine passion for Early Years and SEND.

• Ability to follow guidance while also using initiative.

• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn new strategies.

• Experience with children or young people is beneficial, but training will be provided.

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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