SEN Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Horley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive school environment

Opportunities to develop SENExperience

Ongoing support and guidance

Potential for long-term or permanentOp

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a caring SEN Learning Support Assistant in Horley, Surrey. The role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities in a welcoming school environment.

You will support pupils with additional needs, including autism and ADHD, provide 1:1 and small-group help, and work with teachers and the SENCO to implement individual plans.

Qualifications

• As an SEN LSA, you will provide tailored support to pupils with diverse needs.
• Experience in SEN, education or care settings is beneficial.
• Strong communication and classroom collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
• Supporting children with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and SEMH needs
• Helping pupils engage with lessons and classroom activities
• Supporting pupils with communication, social and emotional development
• Following individual education and support plans
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting independence
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team
• Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Patience

Team collaboration

Job description

Location: Horley, Surrey
Position: SEN Learning Support Assistant
Contract: Full-time and part-time opportunities
Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them thrive in the classroom?

We are looking for a caring, patient and dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming school in Horley. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced LSA or Teaching Assistant, as well as candidates looking to develop their career in SEN education.

As an SEN LSA, you will provide tailored support to pupils with a range of special educational needs, helping them access learning, build confidence and develop greater independence.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils




• Supporting children with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and SEMH needs




• Helping pupils engage with lessons and classroom activities




• Supporting pupils with communication, social and emotional development




• Following individual education and support plans




• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting independence




• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team




• Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment

The ideal candidate will be:

• Patient, compassionate and nurturing




• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs




• Confident building positive relationships with pupils




• Calm and consistent when managing challenging situations




• Reliable, proactive and adaptable




• A strong communicator and team player

Previous SEN experience is desirable but not essential. Experience in education, childcare, care, youth work or support work would be beneficial.

• Fantastic opportunity in Horley




• Full-time and part-time opportunities




• Competitive rates of pay




• Supportive school environment




• Opportunities to develop your SEN experience




• Ongoing support and guidance




• Potential for long-term or permanent opportunities




• Make a genuine difference to a child's education and wellbeing

If you're looking for a rewarding SEN role where every day brings the opportunity to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
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.