SEN Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Specialist Secondary School

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

A specialist secondary school in Farnham is seeking a dedicated and professional Learning Support Assistant to join its team. The school supports secondary-aged pupils with emotional and attachment needs, providing a safe, structured, and nurturing environment that enables pupils to engage with learning, develop resilience, and build positive relationships.

This role is ideal for experienced Learning Support Assistants, as well as candidates with transferable experience from childcare, care, youth work, mental health support, or other people-focused roles. Previous school experience is not essential, as full guidance and support will be provided.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing in-class and one-to-one support to secondary-aged pupils with emotional and attachment needs

• Supporting pupils to engage with learning, routines, and social interactions

• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and other professionals to implement individualised support plans

• Contributing to a calm, safe, and consistent learning environment

Candidate requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people, or transferable skills from relevant roles

• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach

• An interest in supporting pupils with emotional and attachment needs

• Reliability, resilience, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Why join this setting:

• A supportive and experienced staff team

• A specialist secondary environment focused on emotional wellbeing and personal development

• Opportunities for professional development and training

• Temp-to-perm positions with potential to progress to a longer-term role

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.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a professional and rewarding role supporting secondary-aged pupils with emotional and attachment needs. Applications are welcomed from candidates across a range of relevant backgrounds.

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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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