Student Support Assistant

Learning Support Worker - Lingfield, Surrey

Are you looking to work in a specialist education environment where inclusion, creativity, and student well-being are at the heart of everything?

This highly regarded specialist school and college provision supports children and young people aged 4-25 with autism, epilepsy, communication difficulties, learning disabilities, and complex additional needs. Set within a beautiful campus in Surrey, the setting combines personalised education, therapeutic support, and preparation for adulthood to help every learner achieve their full potential. With specialist facilities, sensory learning environments, therapeutic input, and a dedicated multidisciplinary team, students are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, communication skills, and essential life skills in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.

We are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic Learning Support Workers to join this exceptional specialist education setting.

This opportunity begins with a 12-week temporary placement, paid at £93–£100 per day, before transferring onto the school's permanent staffing team with a salary of £20,000–£23,500 per annum.
Monday - Friday | 9am - 4pm | Term-Time Only (39 weeks per year)
Full-Time Opportunity

• Supporting students with Special Educational Needs within a school or college environment
• Working on a 1:1 basis and within small groups
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and engagement in learning
• Supporting communication, social development, and life skills
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and specialist staff
• Supporting student wellbeing and daily routines
• Contributing to student records, reports, and progress monitoring

• Caring and passionate individuals who want to make a genuine difference
• Strong communicators who can build positive relationships
• Patient, adaptable, and proactive team players
• Individuals with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Previous experience is welcomed but not essential as full training is provided

• Comprehensive training and professional development
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised onsite dining facilities
• Pension scheme
• Employee rewards and discount programmes
• Career progression opportunities
• Potential onsite accommodation available

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Non Teaching

• ability to track progression in attainment
• background in youth work
• behaviour management
• building relationships
• classroom management
• communication
• de‑escalation techniques
• empathy
• experience in administering medication
• experience in managing challenging behaviour
• experience with autism spectrum disorders
• experience in learning difficulties
• experience with social emotional mental health
• inclusiveness
• manual handling
• marking
• mentor experience
• personal care experience
• planning
• resilience
• restraint training
• speech and language therapy experience

• CACHE level 1 or 2
• CACHE level 2 or 3
• early childhood studies degree
• health and social care experience
• health and social care qualifications (NVQ)
• HLTA
• HLTA
• NVQ level 2
• NVQ level 3
• NVQ level 4
• Schools direct

• high school
• college
• university