Learning Support Assistant

Job description

Learning Support Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant
Southampton - Near Central
Day shifts available across Monday – Friday to fit with your availability (full and part time hours available)
Term time only - 8.40am-3.20pm
Pay Rate: £12.75 - £13 per hour
On going temporary contracts are available for suitable applicants
A unique role has become available supporting children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) in a classroom setting in Southampton
Hunts Recruitment is looking for enthusiastic, skilled and resilient Learning Support Assistants to work on a flexible basis within an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' special needs school.
You will be working with young people who have a range of needs including profound and complex difficulties, severe learning difficulties and autism. This vacancy includes providing personal care to students, and supporting them with physically challenging behaviours. Please only consider this job vacancy if you are happy with this.

The ideal candidate will possess:
Experience working or volunteering with children with SEN ideally within a school setting or similar

Be open to short notice cover

Proactive work ethic

Resilient & patient nature

A good understanding of special educational needs and behaviours

The ability to provide a range of support to pupils

Be flexible and committed to the hours you can offer

Benefits of working as a temporary Teaching Assistant with Hunts Recruitment:
Weekly pay, no payroll charges

121 support from a dedicated consultant

Free online Training

Holiday Pay

Contributed pension (if desired)

Hunts Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. We are an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English