Learning Support Assistant

TBA; Yateley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Education is assisting an independent school in Hampshire on the Surrey and Berkshire borders to recruit a Learning Support Assistant from September or October 2026. This full-time, permanent role is based on the Hampshire/Surrey borders, in a nurturing environment for pupils with additional needs.

You will work under the teacher’s guidance to support education, personal and social development, monitor pupil well-being, help set targets, and contribute to an inclusive learning programme.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children.
• Cheerful and positive outlook.
• Patient and able to stay calm and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Under the teacher’s clear guidance, support the education, personal and social development of pupils, including those with special needs.
• Monitor the personal, social and emotional needs of pupils.
• Develop positive relationships to assist pupil progress and attainment.
• Assist in devising pupils’ individual targets and their monitoring and review.
• Support pupils as part of a planned inclusion programme.
• Support the child at playtime as necessary.

Skills

Experience with children

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Role: Learning Support Assistant

Start Date: September or October 2026

Location: Hampshire/Surrey borders

Contract Term: Permanent

Salary: £16,000 - £19,000

A leading independent school in Hampshire on the Surrey and Berkshire borders is seeking a Learning Support Assistant from September or October 2026. This is a full time and permanent role.

This independent special school is dedicated to supporting children with a range of additional needs. They pride themselves on their nurturing environment, creative curriculum, and highly collaborative approach - ensuring every pupil feels understood, valued, and empowered to reach their potential.

Standard working hours - Monday to Thursday 8.30-4pm and Friday (phone number removed)pm

• Under the teacher’s clear guidance, to support the education, personal and social development of pupils in the class including those with special needs and to establish a positive relationship with pupils.
• To undertake activities to assist in monitoring the personal, social and emotional needs of pupils.
• To develop positive relationships with pupils to assist pupil progress and attainment.
• To assist in the devising of pupils’ individual targets and their monitoring and review.
• Support pupils as part of a planned inclusion programme.
• To support the child at playtime as necessary.

The Head is looking for someone who has experience of working with children, has a cheerful and positive outlook, is patient and has the ability to remain calm and works as part of a team.

Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check