Learning Support Assistant — Empowering Students with Special Needs

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

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.