Learning Support Assistant (Across KS2/3/4 - Alternative Provision)

Learn with SAT Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A supporting education organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to provide educational and therapeutic support for children with special educational needs in a home environment. The role involves mentoring students and requires experience with ADHD, ASD, and PDA. A valid driving license and enhanced DBS check are essential for this role which offers flexibility and collaboration in a team setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as an LSA/TA or in a similar child-facing support role.
• Clear Enhanced DBS (preferably on the Update Service).
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Providing low-demand, educational support for up to 15 hours per week.
• Work within a low-demand, emotionally safe environment.
• Assist in engagement and emotional regulation.
• Collaborate with tutors and therapists.
• Accompany the student on outings.
• Support learning through play-based approaches.

Skills

Experience supporting children with ADHD

Experience supporting children with ASD

Experience supporting children with PDA

Familiarity with child-led approaches

Communication skills

Flexibility in teamwork

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to work as part of a wider disciplinary team, offering educational and therapeutic support in a young person's home, as part of a bespoke EOTAS package based in Horsham, West Sussex.

The role would be ideally suited to an individual with extensive experience of working with SEND adolescences outside of a school environment. You will be responsible for mentoring the student, therefore a strong understanding in Attention Hyper Deficit Disorder (ADHD), Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and Autism (ASD) is essential.

What you will be responsible for

• Providing low-demand, educational support for up to 15 hours per week, within school hours (09:00 to 15:00), Monday to Friday, term time only.
• Work within a low-demand, interest-led, and emotionally safe environment.
• Assist in engagement, emotional regulation, and adapting to the changing needs of the individual you are supporting.
• Collaborate with tutors, therapists, and the wider team to ensure the provision is delivered as per the young person's EHCP.
• Accompany the student on outings and to community-based activities as required.
• Support learning through play-based and therapeutic approaches, using a child-led approach.

What we are looking for

• Experience supporting children with ADHD, ASD, and PDA.
• Familiarity with child-led and low-arousal approaches.
• Willingness to work flexibly as of a team and communicate clearly with colleagues and family.
• Comfortable working in a home-based and community setting.

Essential criteria

• 2+ years experience as an LSA/TA or in a similar child-facing support role.
• Clear Enhanced DBS (preferably on the Update Service).
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle, non-drivers should not apply.

Desirable criteria

• Training in low-arousal approaches or trauma-informed care.
• Experience in EOTAS, alternative provision, or home education environments.