Sen Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Andover; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time-only hours

Training and development

Supportive team environment

DBS and safeguarding training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Andover is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work with children and young people with a range of additional needs in a specialist school setting.

The role involves supporting pupils individually or in small groups, assisting with classroom activities, and promoting communication, confidence and independence. We offer term-time-only hours at £14.25 per hour, a supportive team, ongoing training and development, and DBS/safeguarding checks for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Caring
• Patience
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Willing to learn

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils individually or in small groups
• Helping with classroom activities and learning
• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Building trusting relationships and being a consistent source of support
• Helping develop social and everyday life skills
• Supporting pupils during breaktimes, transitions and activities
• Working as part of a friendly and supportive school team

Job description

Andover, Hampshire | £14.25 per hour | Monday–Friday, Term Time Only

If you enjoy helping people, building positive relationships and seeing others grow, this could be the role for you.

We’re looking for friendly, patient and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist school in the Andover area. You’ll be supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, moderate learning difficulties and SEMH needs.

You don’t need to have worked in a school before. We’re interested in people with the right attitude who genuinely want to support young people and are willing to learn.

Every day will be different. You’ll work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff to help pupils get the most out of their school day.

Your role could include:

• Supporting pupils individually or in small groups

• Helping with classroom activities and learning

• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence

• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour

• Building trusting relationships and being a consistent source of support

• Helping develop social and everyday life skills

• Supporting pupils during breaktimes, transitions and activities

• Working as part of a friendly and supportive school team

You might already have experience in education, care, youth work, childcare, healthcare, coaching, mentoring or customer service — but experience isn’t essential.

What matters most is that you are:

• Caring, patient and approachable

• Calm and resilient

• Positive and willing to learn

• Comfortable working as part of a team

• Genuinely interested in helping young people succeed

If you’re looking for a change of career, your first role in education, or simply a job that feels more meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll receive ongoing support and training while gaining valuable experience in specialist education and SEND.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Term-time-only hours

• £14.25 per hour

• A supportive and welcoming team

• Training and professional development

• The opportunity to build a rewarding career in education and SEND

• The satisfaction of seeing the difference you make every day

Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and relevant safeguarding checks.

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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