SEN Learning Support Assistant

Location: Farnborough
Setting: Specialist SEN School – Primary & Secondary
Salary: £14.25 per hour
Hours: Full-Time, Term-Time Only

Make a Meaningful Difference to the Lives of Young People

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate and patient Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming specialist SEN school in Farnborough.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is committed to supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential. Working across both primary and secondary age groups, you will provide individualised support to pupils, helping to promote their educational development, wellbeing, confidence and independence.

The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties, complex learning needs and medical needs.

You will work collaboratively with experienced teachers, therapists and support staff to deliver personalised support and contribute to a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment in which every pupil is encouraged to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils throughout the school day. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils effectively within lessons and during wider school activities

• Providing individualised educational, communication and emotional support

• Promoting pupils’ confidence, independence and positive social development

• Supporting pupils with sensory, physical, medical and learning needs

• Establishing and maintaining positive, professional and trusting relationships with pupils

• Encouraging pupils to participate fully in learning and school activities

• Supporting pupils in working towards their individual educational and developmental goals

• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary support team

• Contributing to the maintenance of a safe, supportive, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

About You

Previous experience within a specialist SEN setting is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from individuals with relevant experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals in a variety of settings, including:

• Education and teaching

• Childcare

• Health and social care

• Residential care

• Healthcare

• Youth work

• Community and support services

The successful candidate will be patient, compassionate, reliable, adaptable and committed, with a genuine interest in supporting children and young people to develop their skills, confidence and independence.

You are not expected to have extensive specialist knowledge from the outset. Comprehensive support, guidance and training will be provided to enable you to develop the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the role.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £14.25 per hour

• Full-time, term-time-only working hours

• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities

• The opportunity to work alongside experienced and supportive colleagues

• Small class sizes and a strong staff-to-pupil support structure

• A positive, collaborative and inclusive school environment

• Valuable experience within specialist SEN education

• A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful and lasting difference to pupils’ lives

How to Apply

If you are seeking a rewarding opportunity in which your patience, compassion and commitment can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please submit your up-to-date CV to apply and take the next step towards a rewarding career within specialist SEN education.

Please note: An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS check, together with satisfactory pre-employment and safeguarding checks, will be required as part of the recruitment process.

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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.
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