Teaching Assistants (Special Educational Needs)

Vacancy: Learning Support Assistant - Full Time (Term Time Only)
Location: Farnborough
Setting: Specialist SEN School (Primary & Secondary)
Pay: £14.25 per hour

Support Children and Young People to Thrive in Specialist Education

We are recruiting a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialist SEN school in Farnborough, supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), complex learning needs, and medical needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a nurturing and highly supportive environment where every child is supported to achieve their individual potential through personalised learning, communication support, and tailored care.

Working alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff, you will play an important role in helping pupils access education, build independence, develop communication skills, and experience success in school.

The Role

You will:

• Support pupils in the classroom and throughout the school day

• Help children access learning through personalised approaches

• Encourage communication, confidence, and independence

• Support pupils with sensory, physical, medical, and learning needs

• Work closely with teaching and multidisciplinary teams

• Promote a calm, inclusive, and supportive environment

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Schools or education

• SEND or specialist provision

• Care and support work

• Residential childcare

• Healthcare or therapy support

• Early years or childcare

• Community, youth, or people-focused roles

Specialist school experience is not essential - we are looking for people who are:

• Patient, caring, and reliable

• Calm and adaptable

• Confident supporting children with differing needs

• Passionate about helping young people develop and succeed

What We Offer

• £14.25 per hour

• Full-time, term-time only

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Experience working within specialist SEN education

• Small classes and enhanced staffing support

• A welcoming and collaborative school environment

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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