SEN Learning Support Assistant

Description

Are you proactive, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a genuine difference in young people’s lives?

We’re proud to be supporting a forward-thinking SEN school that’s expanding its team for the 2025/26 academic year. They’re on the lookout for motivated and caring Learning Support Assistants who want to help students thrive both academically and personally.

This vibrant, inclusive school supports pupils on the autistic spectrum, many of whom are high-functioning and have exceptional talents in Art, Physical Education, Music, Science, and Maths and many more subjects. It’s a place where creativity meets care, and where every student is encouraged to discover what makes them shine.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a valued member of the team, you’ll:

Support students to achieve their personal and academic goals

Encourage confidence, communication, and independence

Create positive learning experiences in and beyond the classroom

Work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure every child has the best chance to succeed

We’d Love to Hear From You If You:

Are positive, reliable, and eager to learn

Bring energy, patience, and creativity to your work

Have a genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs

Have experience in education, childcare, coaching, or youth work – or have studied a related subject and are ready to put your knowledge into action

What’s on Offer:

Full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary of £22,072 (including holiday pay)

An outstanding SEN school with modern facilities and clear career progression

A supportive and friendly team who will help you develop your skills

1:1 guidance from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

A chance to make a real, lasting impact every single day

Location

Due to limited public transport links, you’ll need access to a car or reliable travel arrangements.

Interested?

Apply today to arrange an informal school visit and take your first step toward a rewarding, long-term career in education.

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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