Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Specialist SEN School

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

A specialist SEN school in the Shawford area is seeking committed and professional Learning Support Assistants to join its dedicated team. The school supports primary-aged pupils with a range of needs including moderate and severe learning difficulties, complex needs, and autism. Pupils benefit from a structured, calm, and nurturing environment that promotes their learning, independence, and wellbeing.

This position is suitable for individuals with previous experience as a Learning Support Assistant, as well as candidates with transferable experience in childcare, care, health, youth work, family support, or other people-focused roles. Previous school experience is not required, as full guidance and support will be provided.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing in-class and individual support to primary-aged pupils with complex learning needs

• Supporting the development of communication, independence, and life skills

• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to implement individual learning plans

• Contributing to a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment

Candidate requirements:

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

• A calm, patient, and professional approach

• A genuine interest in supporting pupils with autism and complex needs

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

Why join this setting:

• A welcoming, collaborative, and supportive staff team

• A specialist SEN environment focused on the development and wellbeing of primary-aged pupils

• 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.

Please apply with up to date CV to be considered

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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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