Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Dibden Purlieu; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Long-term placement with potential for

Dedicated consultant support

Professional development & training

Possible permanent position later

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a caring Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support a pupil with SEN in a primary setting in Dibden, Southampton. This long-term opportunity involves 1:1 support and helping the pupil access learning alongside the class teacher.

You should be reliable, patient and able to build positive relationships. A valid Enhanced DBS (Update Service) or willingness to obtain one is required. Competitive pay and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or similar setting.
• Previous experience supporting children with SEN is an advantage.
• Patient, compassionate and able to build positive relationships.
• Reliable, proactive and committed to supporting young learners.
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with daily classroom activities.
• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child with SEN.
• Help create an engaging, inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Encourage the pupil's academic, social, and emotional development.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the school's SEN team.

Skills

Experience with children

SEN support experience

Patience and compassion

Reliability and proactivity

DBS update service readiness

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Immediate start | Dibden, Southampton

Location: Dibden, Southampton

Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour

Agency: Teaching Personnel

Contract: Long-Term Opportunity

Teaching Personnel is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming primary school in Dibden, Southampton on a long-term basis.

This rewarding role involves providing classroom support and 1:1 support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them to access learning and reach their full potential.

The Role

• Support the class teacher with daily classroom activities.
• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child with SEN.
• Help create an engaging, inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Encourage the pupil's academic, social, and emotional development.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the school's SEN team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children in a school or similar setting is desirable.
• Previous experience supporting children with SEN is an advantage.
• Patient, compassionate, and able to build positive relationships.
• Reliable, proactive, and committed to supporting young learners.
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rate
• Long-term placement with the potential for permanent roles.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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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