Learning Support Partner - Specialist SEND Provision

Teaching Personnel; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established SEND school in Haywards Heath is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Partner to provide meaningful support for pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties. The role involves 1:1 support, behaviour regulation, and creating a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates should be patient, observant, and team-oriented. The school offers ongoing professional development and a supportive culture that celebrates progress. Previous experience in SEND is helpful but not essential, and applicants must complete all necessary safeguarding checks.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD in SEND

Supportive school culture

Opportunity to work with experienced professionals

Qualifications

• Confident and caring individual who builds rapport easily.
• Willing to adapt and learn.
• Experience in SEND is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 support for pupils with SLD.
• Assist with behaviour regulation and emotional support.
• Encourage pupils to build independence and social skills.

Skills

Building rapport

Calmness in challenging situations

Reflective practice

Positive team player

Inclusion values

Job description

Learning Support Partner – Specialist SEND Provision

Teaching Personnel are working with a welcoming and well-established SEND school in Hayward Heath that supports pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and additional complex needs. We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Partner to join their team and provide meaningful, day-to-day support for pupils who benefit from a personalised and nurturing approach.

This role is ideal for someone who is patient, observant, and committed to helping young people access learning at a pace and style suited to them.

The Role

As a Learning Support Partner, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to engage with learning, communicate their needs, and feel secure in their environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing targeted 1:1 support for pupils with SLD and communication needs
• Assisting with behaviour regulation, emotional support, and routine transitions
• Encouraging pupils to build independence, social skills, and self-confidence
• Supporting sensory-based activities, structured lessons, and therapeutic input
• Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver consistent strategies
• Creating a calm, predictable, and encouraging environment throughout the school day

What We Are Looking For

• A confident, caring individual who builds rapport easily
• Someone who remains calm in challenging situations
• A reflective practitioner willing to adapt and learn
• A positive and reliable team player
• Someone who values inclusion and wants to make a difference

Previous SEND experience is helpful but not essential. The school provides strong guidance and ongoing professional development.

What You’ll Gain

• Ongoing CPD in SEND, communication methods, and behaviour support
• A supportive school culture focused on wellbeing
• The chance to work alongside experienced teachers and therapists
• A rewarding role where progress, no matter how small, is genuinely celebrated

Apply Today

If you are committed to supporting young people and want a role where you can make a real impact, we welcome your application for the Learning Support Partner position.

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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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