Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

An educational support organization is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant in Southampton to support students with complex SEND needs. This role involves helping pupils engage in learning, promoting emotional regulation, and building trusting relationships. Ideal candidates will have a background in education or youth work and strong behaviour management skills. The position offers competitive pay and ongoing training as part of a supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Dedicated consultant support

Access to ongoing training and development

Opportunity to progress to permanent roles

Qualifications

• Background in education, youth work, or sports coaching is essential.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills needed.
• A patient, calm, and proactive approach is required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils who display challenging behaviour.
• Help pupils engage positively in learning.
• Build strong relationships with pupils.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Patience

Proactivity

Education

Background in education, youth work or sports coaching

Valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant - Complex SEND School (Southampton)

Location: Southampton

Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour

Hours: 8:45am to 3:15pm, Monday to Friday

Start Date: ASAP

Teaching Personnel are looking for confident, resilient and motivated individuals to join a complex SEND school in Southampton, supporting both primary and secondary-aged pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a background in education, youth work or sports coaching who has a passion for helping young people develop positive behaviours, confidence and resilience.

The Role

• Supporting pupils who display challenging behaviour and helping them engage positively in learning
• Promoting emotional regulation, resilience and social development
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage positive outcomes
• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and other professionals
• Supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom environment

Requirements

• Background in education, youth work or sports coaching
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A patient, calm and proactive approach
• A valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS, or willingness to apply
• Availability for full-time work, 8:45am to 3:15pm, term-time only

Why work with Teaching Personnel

• Competitive hourly pay of £13.75
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to progress into long-term or permanent roles

If you are passionate about supporting young people to reach their potential and thrive in education, apply today to join our team in Southampton.

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.