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

senploy; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated support service is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant in West Sussex. This part-time role is focused on providing educational and therapeutic support for a young person, requiring experience with ADHD, ASD, and PDA. Candidates must have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a valid driving licence. This position involves working within a home-based and community setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide low-demand educational support up to 15 hours/week.
• Collaborate with tutors and therapists for student engagement.
• Assist in community-based activities.

Skills

Experience with ADHD

Experience with ASD

Experience with PDA

Child-led approaches

Communication skills

Flexibility

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 approaches.
• Willingness to work flexibly as part 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 trauma-informed care.
• Experience in EOTAS, alternative provision, or home education environments.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Work Location: In person