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Learning Support Assistant SEN
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 – Complex Needs (SEN School)
Location: Southampton
Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour
Contract: Term Time Only
Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Southampton, supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), physical disabilities, and medical conditions.
This is a term-time only role, ideal for candidates looking to work within education and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide individual and small group support to pupils within the classroom environment
Assist with personal care and mobility support where required (training provided)
Support the implementation of communication tools (e.g., PECS, Makaton) and sensory strategies
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and support teams to implement individual education plans (IEPs)
Promote a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment that supports the emotional and academic development of pupils
Assist with the delivery of tailored learning activities and therapeutic interventions
Candidate Requirements:
Experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs is highly desirable
Confidence in assisting with personal care and physical needs, or willingness to undertake training
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to supporting complex needs
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel:
Competitive hourly rate of £13.75, paid weekly
Full-time role, Monday to Friday (term time only)
Long-term position with the potential to become permanent
Access to specialist training and CPD
Dedicated consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placement
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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