SEN Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Shawford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated educational organization in Shawford is seeking compassionate Learning Support Assistants to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This role involves providing tailored support and maintaining an inclusive environment, working closely with teachers. Ideal candidates should be patient and caring, with a passion for helping children succeed. The position offers competitive pay of £13.75 per hour, a term-time working schedule, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Term-time only working pattern

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
• Experience with children or SEN is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to individual pupil needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist with classroom activities and adapted learning tasks.
• Follow individual education plans and behaviour support strategies.

Skills

Patient

Caring

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Location: Shawford
Term Time Only
Pay: £13.75 per hour

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist SEN school in Shawford, supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other professionals to support pupils’ learning, development, and wellbeing. You will play a vital role in helping students access education in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEN
• Assist with classroom activities and adapted learning tasks
• Support pupils with communication, social skills, and emotional regulation
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and structured learning environment
• Follow individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies

Qualifications

• Patient, caring, and reliable
• Passionate about supporting children with SEN
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Experience working with children or SEN is desirable but not essential — training can be provided
• A willingness to learn and adapt to individual pupil needs

Benefits

• Competitive pay of £13.75 per hour
• Term-time only working pattern, supporting a healthy work-life balance
• A rewarding role making a real difference to children’s lives
• Supportive staff team and ongoing training opportunities

If you are enthusiastic about supporting children with special educational needs and want to work in a meaningful and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a dedicated SEN team in Shawford.

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’.