Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated team at a specialist school. This full-time role focuses on supporting students with profound and multiple learning disabilities, ensuring they receive the individualised care and attention they need. Collaborating closely with teachers and therapists, you will create a nurturing environment that fosters growth and development. If you have a caring nature and a passion for helping children with complex needs, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Support with DBS checks

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with complex needs.
• Willingness to support with personal care and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to pupils with PMLD.
• Assist in delivering sensory-based and therapeutic learning activities.
• Support pupils’ physical and emotional well-being.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Caring Approach

Experience with PMLD

Education

Relevant training in SEN

Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

Are you a compassionate and patient individual with a passion for supporting children with complex needs?
We are looking for a committed Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our dedicated team at a specialist school for pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). This is a full-time, term-time only position, starting in September.

About the Role:
As an LSA in our PMLD school, you will play a vital role in supporting students with complex physical, medical, and learning needs. Working closely with teachers, therapists, and medical professionals, you will help create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualised support to pupils with PMLD, including personal care and mobility support
• Assist in delivering sensory-based and therapeutic learning activities
• Support pupils’ physical and emotional well-being throughout the school day
• Use specialist equipment safely and effectively (training provided)
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment

Essential Requirements:

• Full-time availability (Monday to Friday, term-time only)
• A caring, respectful, and patient approach
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Willingness to support with personal care and manual handling (training provided)
• Experience working with children or young people with PMLD, complex needs, or in a SEN setting
• Candidates with a background in early years or nursery settings often thrive in this role, as their playful, creative, and enthusiastic approach to learning is highly valued and well-suited to supporting our pupils' development.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of alternative communication methods (e.g., PECS, Makaton, switches)
• Relevant training or qualifications (e.g., Manual Handling, Team Teach, Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning)

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.