Experienced Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational service in Andover is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work in a primary SEMH setting. This full-time role involves supporting children aged 5–11 with social, emotional, and mental health needs, including those with additional learning difficulties. Candidates should be calm, resilient, and interested in helping vulnerable children. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, with pathways to permanent employment.

Benefits

Training and professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Temp-to-perm pathways

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs or managing challenging behavior.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS for the Child Workforce.
• Interest in supporting children with emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class and one-to-one.
• Assist children with emotional regulation.
• Implement behaviour support strategies.

Skills

Experience with SEMH needs

Calm and patient demeanor

Ability to manage challenging behavior

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – Primary SEMH Specialist Setting

Location: Andover, Hampshire
Hours: Full-time, term time only
Pay: Competitive hourly rate | Temp-to-perm opportunities

A specialist primary SEMH provision in the Andover area is seeking caring, resilient Learning Support Assistants to join its supportive team. The setting works with children aged 5–11 who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, often alongside additional learning difficulties or autism. Pupils may present with challenging behaviour, and staff are supported to work within a structured, nurturing environment.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience supporting children with SEMH needs or managing challenging behaviour. Applicants with transferable experience from care, youth work, behaviour support, or mental health settings are also encouraged to apply. Full training and ongoing support are provided.

The role involves:

• Supporting pupils in class and on a one-to-one basis
• Assisting children with emotional regulation and engagement in learning
• Implementing behaviour support strategies and individual plans
• Working closely with teachers and support staff

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Calm, patient, and resilient
• Interested in supporting children with SEMH needs
• Reliable team players with a positive approach

What’s on offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Temp-to-perm pathways and long-term prospects

Safeguarding

An Enhanced DBS for the Child Workforce is required, or a willingness to apply for one.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals looking to make a positive difference in a specialist primary SEMH setting. Applications are warmly welcomed.

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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