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Additional Support in Schools
Job Posted: 8 days ago
Salary: £ 13.75 - 13.75 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Southampton
Expire in: 20 days
Job Description
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Supporting Children with Additional Needs
Location: Southampton & The New Forest
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term / Permanent opportunities available
Are you a nurturing, patient, and motivated individual who is passionate about helping children with additional needs reach their full potential? At Teaching Personnel, we are seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work across primary and secondary schools in Southampton and The New Forest.
We work in partnership with a range of inclusive schools that regularly require additional support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This includes providing short-term cover for staff absences as well as fulfilling long-term and permanent recruitment needs.
As an LSA with Teaching Personnel, you will play a key role in supporting the learning, development, and emotional wellbeing of children who may have a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, communication difficulties, or social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
Key Responsibilities
Support individual pupils or small groups within the classroom under the direction of the class teacher or SENCO.
Adapt learning activities and resources to meet each child’s unique needs and learning style.
Foster positive relationships and encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence, and resilience.
Support the teacher in implementing behaviour strategies and maintaining a positive learning environment.
Communicate effectively with staff, parents, and outside agencies to ensure continuity of care and support.
Requirements
Previous experience supporting children or young people in education, care, medical, or youth work settings.
A genuine passion for helping children with additional needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
The ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow guidance from teaching staff and SEN professionals.
Availability to start immediately or at short notice.
What We Offer
Flexible working arrangements to suit your schedule and lifestyle.
Opportunities for daily, short-term, long-term, and permanent positions.
Ongoing training and professional development, including access to accredited CPD courses.
Support from a dedicated consultant who will work with you to find suitable placements and career opportunities.
Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE.
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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