SEND LSA

Learning Support Assistants Needed – New Forest
£13.75 per hour | Shifts between 8:30am–4:30pm
Join a school where every day brings new opportunities to make a positive impact.

Teaching Personnel is partnering with a wonderful specialist school in the New Forest, and we are looking for caring, reliable Learning Support Assistants to join their team. If you’ve previously supported children or young adults with additional needs — whether in a school, medical environment, residential care, or a similar setting — your experience could be a perfect fit.

The school ideally needs someone who can work Monday to Friday, though 4-day availability can also be considered.

You will start via our agency, but if you settle in well and build strong relationships, the school is open to offering a contract after a probationary period. This is an excellent opportunity for long-term stability in a rewarding environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils with communication differences, sensory needs, developmental delays, or social/emotional challenges

• Helping students engage with learning through tailored activities and structured routines

• Encouraging independence, confidence, and social skills

• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils

• Assisting with personal care, emotional regulation, and therapeutic interventions

• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and specialist staff

About the School

This school specialises in supporting children whose additional needs impact their access to learning. Everything is designed to help pupils thrive — from sensory-friendly classrooms and small groups to personalised learning pathways and a highly nurturing ethos. Staff focus on building emotional resilience, communication, and practical skills, ensuring pupils feel safe, supported, and valued.

If you’re someone who genuinely cares, stays calm under pressure, and wants to be a part of a passionate SEND team, this could be the perfect role for you.

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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