Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support service is recruiting Learning Support Assistants in Portsmouth to help students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social and Emotional Mental Health needs (SEMH). This position offers both part-time and full-time opportunities, suitable for individuals looking for flexible work and those wishing to gain experience in educational settings. Candidates must have a Child Workforce DBS or be willing to apply, along with a caring and reliable demeanor. Competitive pay of £13.75 per hour is offered.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Child protection training

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must have Child Workforce DBS or willingness to apply.
• Reliability and flexibility are essential.
• A caring and supportive approach toward pupils is required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social & Emotional Mental Health needs (SEMH).
• Work across a variety of schools in Portsmouth.
• Manage weekly diary and flexible scheduling.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Caring approach

Education

Child Workforce DBS

Job description

Teaching Personnel are recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work across a variety of schools in Portsmouth, that cater for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social and Emotional Mental Health needs (SEMH). This is a great option for candidates seeking flexible, part-time and full-time work.

Our schools cater for students who have a variety of needs, to include:

• Autism
• Development Delay
• Speech and Language communication difficulties
• Sensory Needs
• Physical Needs
• Social & Emotional needs

What We Offer:

• £13.75 per hour
• School hours of 08:30 - 15:30
• Weekly diary management
• Opportunities across primary & secondary within SEND settings
• A wide variety of schools to work in

Ideal For:

• Individuals wanting term-time roles
• Candidates seeking additional income alongside another job
• Parents or university students who need flexible scheduling
• Those looking to build on their experience working with children
• Drivers or confident public transport users travelling across the city

Requirements:

• Child Workforce DBSon the Update Service, or willingness to apply
• Reliability and flexibility
• A caring, supportive approach to working with pupils

This role offers a great balance of flexibility and consistency — perfect if you want to control your workload while making a genuine difference in local schools. Apply today to join our support team in Portsmouth.

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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