SEN Learning Support Assistant

Senploy; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and SEND training

Progression opportunities

Regular check-ins and guidance

Job summary

Quokka Education is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work in SEND and mainstream schools in Basingstoke. You’ll support children with ASD, ADHD and trauma-related needs, building trusted relationships and supporting learning during school hours.

No prior school experience is required; being calm, patient and non-judgemental matters most as you collaborate with teachers and SEND teams. DBS check and references are part of the process.

Qualifications

• No prior school experience is essential.
• Calm, caring, patient and non-judgemental demeanor.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Enhanced DBS preferred and two professional references required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Help pupils manage emotions and build confidence.
• Recognise behavioural triggers and respond calmly.
• Encourage independence and engagement in learning.
• Work alongside teachers and SEND teams.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Calm and patient

Relationship building

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Looking to make a difference in a young person's life?

Whether you're an experienced Learning Support Assistant, graduate, support worker, sports coach, youth worker, care worker or simply someone who wants to make a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Quokka Education is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work in SEND and mainstream school settings across Basingstoke and the surrounding areas.

You'll support children and young people with additional needs, including autism (ASD), ADHD and trauma-related needs.

No previous school experience is essential. What matters most is that you're calm, caring, patient and non-judgemental, with the ability to build positive relationships with young people.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Helping pupils manage emotions and build confidence
• Recognising behavioural triggers and responding calmly
• Encouraging independence and engagement in learning
• Working alongside teachers and SEND teams

Who We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from:

• Experienced Learning Support Assistants
• Care workers and support workers
• Youth workers and sports coaches
• Psychology graduates and aspiring teachers
• Anyone with transferable skills and a genuine desire to help young people

Being calm, patient, caring, resilient and non-judgemental is more important to us than previous classroom experience.

Why Work with Quokka Education?

We're a small, independent, local agency that believes in properly preparing and supporting our staff.

We don't just send you into a school and hope for the best.

You’ll benefit from:

• Competitive pay
• Full-time and flexible opportunities
• Experience and taster days wherever possible
• Free CPD and practical SEND training
• Ongoing guidance and regular check-ins
• Opportunities to progress into teacher training through our partner schools

Location: Basingstoke and surrounding areas

Settings: SEND and mainstream schools

Hours: School hours, term time only

Start: As soon as possible

An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service is preferred for an immediate start. Two professional references are required.

Interested?

If you're someone who believes every young person deserves patience, understanding and the opportunity to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Safeguarding is always a priority. All applicants are vetted in line with DfE guidance, including an Enhanced DBS check and online search.