Learning Support Assistants

Teaching Personnel; East Oakley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to training and recognised

Ongoing support from education pros

Supportive collaborative team

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Andover, Hampshire, England is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support primary pupils with SEMH needs in a specialist setting. The role is full-time and term-time only, paying £14.25 per hour.

The successful candidate will provide one-to-one and small-group support, help with emotional regulation, and deliver engaging activities. Experience in SEMH/SEN or mainstream education is welcomed, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, SEN or mainstream settings.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Availability for full-time, term-time only work.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Help deliver engaging, tailored learning activities.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Encourage confidence, independence and social development.
• Maintain a calm, structured and inclusive environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour support

One-to-one support

Job description

Learning Support Assistants Teaching Personnel•Andover, Hampshire, England

Teaching Assistant – Specialist Primary Setting

Andover | £14.25 per hour | Full-time | Term time only

Are you a patient, resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new opportunity?

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a well-established specialist primary setting in Andover, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This role would suit candidates with experience in SEMH, SEN or mainstream education who are looking to make a real difference in a nurturing and supportive environment.

The Role

You will work closely with teaching staff to support primary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them feel safe, regulate their emotions and engage positively with learning.

You will:

Provide one-to-one and small-group support

Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation

Help deliver engaging, tailored learning activities

Build trusting relationships with pupils

Encourage confidence, independence and social development

Maintain a calm, structured and inclusive environment

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

Calm, patient and emotionally resilient

Confident supporting children with challenging behaviour

Consistent, adaptable and professional

Passionate about helping children with additional needs

Available to work full-time, term time only

An enhanced DBS check will be required.

What’s on Offer

£14.25 per hour

Full-time, term-time position

Free access to relevant training and recognised certificates

Ongoing support from experienced education professionals

A supportive and collaborative team

The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day

If you're ready for a rewarding role where your patience, care and dedication can have a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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