SEN Learning Support assistant

Learning Support Assistant Opportunities – Specialist Primary & Secondary Setting

Location: Bordon, Hampshire
Hours: Full-time | Term Time Only
Pay: Competitive hourly rate | Temp-to-perm opportunities available

About the Role

A specialist primary and secondary school in the Bordon area is seeking dedicated and supportive Learning Support Assistants to join its welcoming team. The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, and complex learning needs, within a structured, nurturing, and highly supportive environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people and want to build a rewarding career within specialist education. Whether you already have experience in schools or come from backgrounds such as care, youth work, coaching, childcare, or mental health support, full training and guidance will be provided.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and wider staff teams to support pupils both in the classroom and throughout the school day. The role focuses on helping pupils engage with learning, build confidence and communication skills, and feel safe, supported, and encouraged to achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing classroom and one-to-one support for pupils with additional needs

• Supporting communication, emotional regulation, and social development

• Assisting with lesson activities and adapting learning where required

• Encouraging engagement, independence, and positive behaviour

• Helping maintain a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment

• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and pastoral teams

• Supporting pupils during transitions, sensory breaks, and daily routines

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Calm, patient, and empathetic

• Reliable, resilient, and flexible

• Able to build positive relationships with children and young people

• Interested in supporting pupils with additional needs

• Comfortable working as part of a team

What’s Offered

• Supportive and experienced staff team

• Opportunities for ongoing training and development

• Rewarding role within a specialist education setting

• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives

• Temp-to-perm opportunities with potential for long-term progression

Safeguarding

All applicants must hold an Enhanced DBS for the Child Workforce on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one, in line with safeguarding requirements.

Apply Now

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can positively impact pupils every day, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please apply with an up-to-date CV for consideration.

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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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