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SEN Support Assistant
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 13.75 - 13.75 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Farnborough
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Learning Support Assistant (SEN) – Farnborough Campus
Location: Farnborough
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time
Pay: £13.75 per hour
We’re looking for caring, enthusiastic individuals to join our supportive team at our Farnborough campus, helping pupils with a range of complex special educational needs thrive in a positive, structured environment.
About the School
Our specialist school supports children and young people aged 2–18 with:
Severe or profound learning difficulties (including PMLD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Language disorders, sensory impairments, and physical disabilities
We focus on communication, independence, emotional wellbeing, and personalised learning using strategies like PECS, TEACCH, and sensory integration.
What You’ll Do
Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups with learning activities
Assist with personal care, mobility, and physical needs
Use positive strategies to support emotional regulation and behaviour
Help develop communication skills with visual aids and specialist tools
Work with teachers and therapists to ensure consistent support
Keep brief records and share feedback with the team
Take part in ongoing training in SEND-specific approaches
What We’re Looking For
Experience with SEND or a strong interest in learning
Patience, empathy, flexibility, and resilience
Good communication and teamwork skills
Comfortable supporting pupils with physical or medical needs
A positive, proactive attitude
What’s Offered
£13.75 per hour
A welcoming, values-led school community
Training and professional development
Opportunities to work across age groups (2–18)
A meaningful role where every day makes a difference
Requirements
DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
Right to work in the UK
How to Apply
Please send your CV to be considered. If you don’t yet have a DBS on the Update Service, we’ll guide you through the process but this will be at own cost.
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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