Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Hawley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time hours

Ongoing training & development

Competitive pay £14.25/hour

Experience in specialist SEN setting

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Farnborough. The role is full-time, term-time only, with a pay rate of £14.25 per hour, supporting pupils with ASC, SLD and other needs.

You will work alongside teachers and therapists to provide classroom and 1:1 support, using personalised strategies to help learners access learning and develop essential life skills in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Patience and a caring approach.
• Calm, reliable and adaptable.
• Confident in building relationships with children and young people.
• Passionate about supporting learners with additional needs to achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and one-to-one support throughout the school day.
• Help pupils access learning through personalised strategies and adaptive approaches.
• Encourage communication, confidence, independence, and social development.
• Support children with sensory, physical, learning, and medical needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other specialist professionals.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment where pupils can thrive.
• Celebrate and support every milestone, achievement, and success.

Skills

Patience

Calm under pressure

Reliability

Relationship building

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Full Time, Term Time Only

Farnborough

£14.25 per hour

Specialist SEN School (Primary & Secondary)

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Do you want a rewarding role where no two days are the same?

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

This is an opportunity to become part of a caring, supportive, and highly skilled team that is committed to helping every child achieve their individual potential. You'll play a key role in creating positive learning experiences, building confidence, and supporting pupils to develop essential life skills and independence.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide classroom and one-to-one support throughout the school day
• Help pupils access learning through personalised strategies and adaptive approaches
• Encourage communication, confidence, independence, and social development
• Support children with sensory, physical, learning, and medical needs
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other specialist professionals
• Create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment where pupils can thrive
• Celebrate and support every milestone, achievement, and success along the way

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in:

• Education or school settings
• SEND or specialist provision
• Care and support work
• Residential childcare
• Healthcare or therapy support
• Early years or childcare settings
• Youth work, community roles, or other people-focused environments

Previous SEN school experience is not essential. We are keen to hear from compassionate individuals who are:

• Patient, caring, and reliable
• Calm, resilient, and adaptable
• Positive and proactive in their approach
• Confident building relationships with children and young people
• Passionate about supporting learners with additional needs to achieve their full potential

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £14.25 per hour
• Full-time, term-time-only hours for a great work-life balance
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Valuable experience within a specialist SEN setting
• Small class sizes and enhanced staffing support
• A friendly, welcoming, and collaborative team environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people

Safeguarding

A Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service is preferred; however, applicants must be willing to obtain one if required.

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.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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.