Learning Support Assistant - Senior School

Yateley Manor School; Hart; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading co-educational independent school in the UK is seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant to work with senior school pupils aged 11-16. The role involves providing support to students with additional needs, delivering lessons, and managing classroom behavior. The ideal candidate will have experience in a secondary school setting, strong communication skills, and a qualification in Special Educational Needs. This position offers professional development, a childcare fee discount, and health benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Childcare fee discount

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience in a secondary school setting working with SEND children.
• Training in SEND aspects (e.g., ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism).
• Experience delivering 1:1 or small-group sessions in literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs in lessons.
• Deliver lesson and learning activities.
• Contribute to GCSE study support in maths and science.

Skills

Experience working with children with special educational needs (SEND)

Strong behaviour management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to support pupils in their GCSE studies of maths and science

Experience with gifted and talented children

Education

Level 4 teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (Senior School)

Yateley Manor School is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our support staff team. This full‑time, term‑time only position (Monday‑Friday, 08:00‑16:15) involves working with senior school pupils aged 11‑16, supporting them with additional needs.

We are a leading co‑educational independent school in Yateley, North Hampshire. Our school thrives on academic excellence and a focus on building confidence for the future. We offer a supportive, family‑friendly environment with excellent facilities including an indoor swimming pool, large sports hall, woodland learning area, climbing wall, tennis courts and playing fields.

Key Responsibilities

You will support pupils with additional needs, deliver lesson and learning activities, contribute to GCSE study support in maths and science, and manage behaviour in the classroom. You will work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working with children with special educational needs (SEND) in a secondary school setting
• Further qualifications in Special Educational Needs (e.g. Level 4 teaching assistant qualification)
• Proven experience working in a classroom or educational setting
• Ability to support pupils in their GCSE studies of maths and science
• Experience planning and delivering lessons or learning activities
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Can act as a role model for students both in the classroom and around school
• Training in aspects of SEND, such as ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, or experience supporting pupils with those needs
• Experience delivering 1:1 or small‑group booster sessions in literacy and numeracy (looked upon favourably)
• Experience working with children with EAL
• Experience with gifted and talented children

Benefits

• Professional development and training opportunities, with prospects for career and salary progression
• Ongoing coaching from the management team
• Childcare fee discount
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750
• Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services (optical, dental, chiropody, therapy treatments, health club concession, doctor line)
• Employee Assistance Programme

Child Protection and Safeguarding

Yateley Manor School complies fully with DfE Guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact, will be to adhere to and always ensure compliance with the school’s Child Protection Policy. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.