Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

Supply Desk; Fareham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly school community

Mentoring and training opportunities

SEND knowledge development

Long-term with potential for permanent

Competitive pay

Job summary

Supply Desk is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming SEN setting in Fareham. You will support pupils with additional needs, helping them gain confidence and achieve learning goals while enjoying coming to school.

Working alongside experienced teachers, you’ll adapt activities, promote independence, and contribute to a calm classroom. This is a long-term role with potential for permanent employment and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually and in small groups during lessons.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence and engagement.
• Assist with literacy, numeracy and intervention sessions.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and SEND professionals.
• Help create a calm, inclusive and positive classroom environment.
• Promote safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Commitment to SEND

Positive attitude

Job description

Location: Fareham
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term
Pay Rate: £85 - £100 per day

Every child deserves someone who believes in them.

Supply Desk is looking for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming SEN setting in Fareham. Working alongside experienced teachers, you'll support pupils with a variety of additional needs, helping them gain confidence, achieve their learning goals and enjoy coming to school each day.

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference while developing your own career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

• Support pupils individually and in small groups during lessons.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence and engagement.
• Assist with literacy, numeracy and intervention sessions.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and SEND professionals.
• Help create a calm, inclusive and positive classroom environment.
• Promote safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at all times.

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Patient, caring and encouraging nature.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Commitment to supporting pupils with additional needs.
• DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

• Friendly and welcoming school community.
• Excellent mentoring and training opportunities.
• Opportunities to develop SEND knowledge and skills.
• Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent employment.
• Competitive rates of pay.

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Job Types: Full-time, Long-term

Pay: £85.00 - £100.00 per day