LSA

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Professional development

Consultant support

Potential permanent contract after/pro

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (SEMH) to join a dedicated secondary school in Southampton. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, mainly in 1:1 and small-group settings, and contribute to a therapeutic, nurturing classroom environment.

Hours are 8:15am–3:30pm, with a full-time or 4-days-per-week contract. The role offers ongoing training and potential progression to a permanent school contract after probation, with safeguarding commitments and DBS checks.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs.
• Background in care, hospital/clinical support, youth work, SEND or alternative provision.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in 1:1 and small-group settings.
• Implement therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Help create a safe, emotionally supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

1:1 support

Small-group support

Trauma-informed approaches

Collaboration with staff

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (SEMH) - Secondary School, Southampton

Hours: 8:15am - 3:30pm

Contract: Full-time or 4 days per week

Start: As soon as possible

Location: Southampton

Initial Contract: Via Teaching Personnel, with opportunity to move onto a permanent school contract after probation

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)? A therapeutic, nurturing secondary school in Southampton is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their team. This specialised setting provides a holistic and therapeutic approach to education, supporting pupils who may struggle to thrive in mainstream environments.

What We're Looking For

You must have previous experience working with children or young people with additional needs. We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including:

• Care
• Hospital or clinical support
• Youth work
• Alternative provision or SEND settings
• SEMH/SEND school experience

Role Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in both 1:1 and small-group settings
• Implement therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches
• Collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies
• Build positive, trusting and consistent relationships with pupils
• Help create a safe, emotionally supportive learning environment

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates through Teaching Personnel
• Full training and ongoing professional development
• Support from experienced consultants
• The opportunity to transition into a permanent contract with the school after a successful probation period

This is a highly rewarding role for individuals who are patient, resilient, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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