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Learning Support Assistant

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 14.3 - 15 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Southampton

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Southampton
Start Date: ASAP | £14.30 – £15.00 per hour (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? We are currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to work in schools across Southampton through Teaching Personnel.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to start work immediately, with both flexible and long-term roles available. Many of our long-term placements have the potential to lead to permanent positions directly with schools.

The Role:

Supporting children with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties
Working 1:1 or in small groups to help pupils access learning
Assisting with emotional regulation and behaviour support
Creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment
What We’re Looking For:

A genuine desire to work with vulnerable children and young people
Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach
Experience in education, care, or support work is desirable but not essential
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Requirements:

A Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
Ability to provide a minimum of 2 references covering the last 24 months
Right to work in the UK
What We Offer:

Competitive hourly pay (£14.30 – £15.00 depending on experience)
Opportunities for full-time, long-term placements
Pathways to permanent employment within schools
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
If you’re ready to make a real difference and start a rewarding role as soon as possible, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to begin your journey in SEND education.

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.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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