Learning Support Assistant - Special Education Needs

Academics Ltd; Horley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in Horley to provide support for children with special educational needs. The successful candidate will work closely with students to help them achieve educational and personal development goals. Responsibilities include one-on-one support, lesson preparation assistance, and participation in team meetings. The role requires relevant educational background and experience with children. This is a full-time position with a salary of £90 - £100 per day.

Benefits

Training

Support

Free coffee and tea

Qualifications

• A Degree in a relevant subject such as Psychology, Criminology, or English is highly desirable.
• Experience with children is highly desirable.
• A cooperative working style and practical approach to solving problems is important.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Flexibility in terms of working patterns is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with a child needing support in the classroom.
• Help the child with their education, behavioral and social development.
• Encourage the child to communicate and express themselves.
• Support the teacher in preparation of lessons and materials.
• Keep records of student's progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Psychology, Criminology, or English

Job description

Overview

Recruiter Academics Ltd Location Horley, Surrey, United Kingdom Salary £90 - £100 Per Day, Training + support + free coffee and tea Posted 21 Jan 2026 23:10 Closes 18 Feb 2026 23:59 Reference 3061737782 Sector Further Education Job Level Administrator / Coordinator/ Assistant Specialism Education Studies / Teacher Training Contract Type Fixed Term Hours Full Time

A truly exceptional opportunity to join the team in a niche, outstanding school that provides learning and educational interventions for up to 50 young people with a dedicated vision of nurturing independent learners for adult life.

The school provides learning to students with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) for Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and Autism.

The majority of students have associated special educational needs including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), speech, language, and communication difficulties, as well as oppositional defiance and attachment disorders.

The school has developed a comprehensive, well-rounded, and personalised curriculum accessible to all children and young people, regardless of their past experiences, developmental challenges, and learning difficulties. All students are supported to progress and achieve at a level appropriate to their abilities, and are encouraged to acquire skills, knowledge, attitudes, and qualifications necessary for further education, employment, and independence in adult life.

Responsibilities:

• working one-on-one with a child that needs support in the classroom
• supporting the child with their education, behavioural and social development
• Helping the child to focus, understand, and work through tasks
• Accompanying and supporting a child on school outings, sporting or social events
• Encouraging a child to communicate and express themselves and to feel comfortable and confident in their own abilities
• Supporting the teacher in preparation of lessons and materials for learning
• Assessing and keeping records of student's progress
• Participating in team meetings and training programmes
• Supporting regulations pertaining to the safeguarding of children

Hours and pay:

• Monday to Friday school term time only (39 weeks of the year)
• 08:30 to 15:30 - occasionally 16:00 for training purposes
• Daily rate of 89 to 95 (445 to 475 per week)

What is required:

• A Degree in a relevant subject such as Psychology, Criminology, or English is highly desirable
• Experience with children is highly desirable
• A cooperative working style and practical approach to solving problems
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility in terms of working patterns

Apply to this advert or contact Judith Oakley on (phone number removed) to discuss the opportunity.

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