Learning Support Mentor and Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Southampton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider seeks a Learning Support Assistant for a Specialist SEMH Primary School in Southampton. The role involves supporting pupils with complex behavioural needs, managing behaviour, and building trusting relationships. This full-time position offers £13.75 per hour, with termly contracts and potential for permanence. Ideal for those passionate about making a difference in young people's lives.

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Weekly pay

Termly confirmed contracts

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in education or sports/coaching.
• Confident in managing behaviour with challenging children.

Responsibilities

• Support primary-aged pupils with SEMH needs.
• Manage challenging behaviour positively.
• Work closely with teachers and school team.

Skills

Confidence

Resilience

Relationship Building

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - SEMH Primary School
Start: ASAP or September 2025
Location: Southampton
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only (via Teaching Personnel)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have experience as a Learning Support Assistant or come from a background in sports or coaching? We're looking for someone confident, resilient, and ready to take on a rewarding challenge.

We are working in partnership with a Specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) Primary School that supports pupils with complex behavioural needs. The school is seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant to start as soon as possible or from September 2025. The role is confirmed termly for the 2025/26 academic year, with the potential to go permanent if it's the right fit for you and the school.

• Supporting primary-aged pupils with SEMH needs

• Managing challenging behaviour in a positive and proactive way

• Working closely with class teachers and the wider school team

• Using your background in LSA work or sports/coaching to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils

• Providing consistency, structure, and encouragement to pupils throughout the school day

• Experience working with children - either in education or a sports/coaching environment

• Confident in managing behaviour and working with children who present with challenges

• Must be available full-time (Mon-Fri), term time only

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)

• Willing to work through Teaching Personnel for the duration of the next academic year

• Be part of a supportive, specialist team making a real difference

• Termly confirmed contracts, with potential to become permanent

• £13.75 per hour, paid weekly

• Ongoing training and support from Teaching Personnel

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, meaningful role, and is ready to support pupils who need consistency, care, and encouragement the most.

Apply today to start your journey in a rewarding and dynamic SEMH setting.

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