Learning Support Assistant - SEN Education

Location:

Totton

Temporary & Permanent Positions Available

Term Time Only | Monday to Friday

We are looking for caring, confident and resilient individuals with previous experience working with children or young people in a similar field. Experience with in an education or school setting is ideally preferred, particularly supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and behaviours that can challenge.

This is a rewarding, hands-on role supporting pupils both academically and socially, working alongside teachers and other school staff to help children engage positively with their learning and school environment.

The role will include:

• Supporting individual pupils and small groups within the classroom
• Helping pupils engage with and complete learning activities
• Supporting children with SEN and additional needs
• Managing and responding appropriately to behaviours that can challenge
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting teachers with lessons and learning activities
• Monitoring and providing feedback on pupil progress
• Helping to maintain a calm, safe and supportive learning environment
• Supporting pupils during break times and other school activities

We're looking for:

• Previous experience working with children or young people in a similar field
• Experience with in an education setting ideally preferred
• Experience supporting SEN and additional needs
• Experience managing behaviours that can challenge
• A calm, patient and consistent approach
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Someone reliable, resilient and able to work well as part of a team
• Previous experience as an LSA, Teaching Assistant, SEN Support Worker, Children's Support Worker or Residential Support Worker - could all be relevant.

Temporary Opportunities

Our temporary positions are generally ongoing placements of 4-5 days per week, depending on your availability and the needs of the school. These aren't necessarily short-term, one-off bookings.

If the placement is working well for both you and the school, assignments can be extended and continue for several months at a time, giving you the opportunity to build consistency and really get to know the pupils and staff you are supporting.

Permanent Opportunities

Permanent positions are also available for candidates looking for a longer-term role within specialist education.

Permanent hours:
Monday to Friday - 8:50am to 3:25pm, 30 hours per week | Term Time Only

Actual Annual Salary: £17,637

Both temporary and permanent opportunities are subject to a successful half-day unpaid trial shift.