Learning Support Assistant 1:1

Teaching Personnel; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support in a specialist educational setting. The role starts in September 2026 and offers the chance to work closely with a learner to access education, build confidence and make meaningful progress.

We are looking for candidates with SEN experience, who can hit the ground running, work with teachers, therapists and parents, and uphold safeguarding procedures while

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with colleagues.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, flexible and professional attitude.
• Ability to quickly establish positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dedicated one-to-one support tailored to individual needs.
• Encourage participation during lessons and activities.
• Implement personalised learning strategies as agreed by the teaching team.
• Support communication, emotional regulation and social development.
• Record observations and contribute to progress reviews.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and parents where appropriate.
• Prepare resources to enable pupils to access learning.
• Maintain safeguarding procedures and promote pupil welfare.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Independent working

Flexible attitude

Job description

Learning Support Assistant 1:1 Teaching Personnel Chippenham, Wiltshire, England

Make Every Interaction Count

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support within a specialist educational setting in the Chippenham area.

This rewarding full-time position is available from September 2026.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with an individual learner, providing personalised support that enables them to access education, develop confidence and achieve meaningful progress.

We're looking for someone who has previous SEN experience and can confidently step into the classroom from the outset.

About the Position

No two days are the same in this role. You'll become a trusted adult, helping one pupil overcome barriers to learning while supporting their emotional wellbeing, communication and independence throughout the school day.

• Delivering dedicated one-to-one support tailored to individual needs.
• Encouraging participation during lessons and wider school activities.
• Implementing personalised learning strategies agreed by the teaching team.
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and social development.
• Using positive behaviour techniques consistently and effectively.
• Recording observations and contributing to progress reviews.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and parents where appropriate.
• Preparing resources that enable pupils to access learning successfully.
• Maintaining safeguarding procedures and promoting pupil welfare at all times.

About You

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs.
• Confidence working independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Excellent patience, empathy and resilience.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, flexible and professional attitude.
• The ability to quickly establish positive relationships.
• Confidence to hit the ground running from your first day.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay.
• Your own dedicated education consultant.
• Access to exclusive specialist education vacancies.
• Free and discounted CPD training.
• Pension contributions.
• Opportunities for long-term career progression.
• Friendly support throughout your placement.
• A simple and efficient registration process.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.

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.
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