Southampton Learning Support Assistant

Start a Fulfilling Career Supporting Children with Additional Needs

Location: Southampton & Surrounding Areas
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Hours: Full-time or minimum 4 days per week
Agency: Teaching Personnel – UK Market Leader in Education Recruitment

Who is this role perfect for?

• Those with a medical or care background

• Recent graduates looking to step into education

• Individuals with personal experience supporting children with additional needs

• Anyone passionate about making a difference in young lives

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting children with SEND (including Autism, ADHD, and non-verbal needs)

• Helping to deliver tailored support within the classroom

• Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff

• Making a genuine impact every day

What we offer:

• Full vetting and safeguarding checks completed by us

• Opportunities for paid supply work, trials, and interviews in local schools

• Entry into a long-term or permanent career path in education

• Ongoing support and professional development

Requirements:

• Availability for full-time work or at least 4 days a week

• A proactive, compassionate attitude

• Willingness to learn and support pupils with additional needs

• Must be able to complete vetting checks including DBS

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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