Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Vacancy: Learning Support Assistant – Full Time (Term Time Only)
Location: Aldershot
Setting: Secondary SEMH Specialist School
Pay: £14.25 per hour

Make a Difference in Specialist Education

We are recruiting a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialist secondary SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Aldershot.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people who benefit from a more personalised and structured approach to education. Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff, you will help students build confidence, develop emotional regulation, engage with learning, and achieve positive outcomes.

The school offers small class sizes, enhanced staffing support, and a nurturing environment, allowing staff to build meaningful relationships and make a genuine impact.

The Role

You will:

• Support students in lessons and throughout the school day

• Encourage engagement, confidence, and independence

• Help students manage emotions and develop positive routines

• Build strong, consistent relationships with young people

• Work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral teams

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Schools or education

• SEND or SEMH settings

• Youth work or mentoring

• Residential childcare

• Care or support work

• Sports coaching

• Healthcare or community-based roles

• Customer-facing roles with transferable people skills

You do not need specialist school experience to apply — we are looking for people who are:

• Patient and resilient

• Calm under pressure

• Positive and adaptable

• Passionate about supporting young people

What We Offer

• £14.25 per hour

• Full-time, term-time only

• Ongoing training and development

• Experience within specialist education and SEMH support

• Supportive leadership and collaborative teams

A Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service is preferred, or applicants must be willing to obtain one.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV – we would love to hear from you.

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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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