Learning Support Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Liphook; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A special school in Bordon is searching for a proactive Learning Support Assistant to support children with Complex SEN and Learning Difficulties. Your role will be crucial in nurturing students' emotional wellbeing and helping them reach their potential. Previous experience isn't necessary as training will be provided. The position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team of professionals and multi-agency experts.

Benefits

Opportunities to develop expertise in supporting complex learning needs.

Access to a wide range of CPD opportunities.

Specialist training available.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills – both written and spoken.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH, or other additional needs desirable.
• DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional educational needs in a calm and positive manner.
• Work well within a team and build strong relationships with students and families.
• Adapt to the evolving needs of students and the school environment.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Engagement

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/Level 4 or above

Job description

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Location: Bordon
Start Date: ASAP/ September 2025
Salary Scale: £13.80 to £15 per hour

GSL Education are in the process of finding experienced Learning Support Assistants to work with children who have Complex SEN and Multiple Learning Difficulties at a special school in Bordon.

We are keen to hear from applicants who have previously worked in SEN schools, or from applicants who have a background supporting Complex SEN in care. From these experiences, you will have gained transferable skills that will help you in this role - medication administration, manual handling including use of hoists, feeding, personal care and challenging behaviour may be encountered in this position. Previous experience in all of these areas is not necessary as the school have a great team of trained staff who can support you throughout the day, but showing proactiveness and engagement when facing these new situations and a willingness to learn is essential.

Your Role as a Learning Support Assistant Will Include:

• Brings energy, imagination, and positivity into the classroom
• Is calm, dependable, and genuinely committed to supporting students with additional needs
• Can inspire, motivate, and gently challenge children to reach their full potential
• Remains composed under pressure and can manage priorities confidently
• Champions inclusion, equality, and the safeguarding of all children
• Has a patient, resilient nature with a good sense of humour
• Is flexible and ready to adapt to the evolving needs of the school
• Nurtures and supports the emotional wellbeing of students
• Works well within a team and builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, families, and staff

About the Academy:

The school supports pupils aged 4 to 19 with complex learning needs, providing a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. They have a dedicated team of highly trained staff who work closely with each child’s strengths, setting high but achievable expectations. All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and benefit from a collaborative approach involving therapists, medical professionals, and specialist teachers. A range of on-site therapies, including speech and language, occupational, and physiotherapy, is available to support pupils' individual needs. Personal development—spiritual, moral, social, and cultural—is central to their ethos, helping students gain independence and prepare for adult life. A full-time nurse is also based on site to support pupil well-being.

What you’ll need to be a Learning Support Assistant:

• Strong communication skills – both written and spoken
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH, or other additional needs (or a strong desire to learn).
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/Level 4 or above
• Previous experience in a school or educational setting is desirable but not essential – full training and support will be provided!

What We Offer:

• Opportunities to develop expertise in supporting complex learning needs.
• Work closely with a multi-agency team including therapists, medical professionals, and social services.
• Staff trained in emergency medication and First Aid.
• A wide range of CPD opportunities, including safeguarding, e-safety, and behaviour management.
• Specialist training available (e.g., PECS, Attention Autism, pool safety, moving & handling).

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.

Please be advised that this Learning Support Assistant role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more details or to apply, please contact [e-mail] at GSL Education. To apply for the role of a Learning Support Assistant, please follow the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to submit your application online.