Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant

Job description

Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant

Three opportunities are available to support a child with additional needs in a rewarding one-to-one school role. The organisation is seeking a calm, adaptable person with experience supporting children with social or communication difficulties.

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: SEN Teaching Assistant, SEN Learning Support Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, Special Needs Assistant, Special Needs Teaching Assistant, One-to-One Teaching Assistant, SEN Support Assistant, Classroom Assistant, Learning Mentor

This role is officially known as a Special Needs Assistant

SALARY: £25,614 per annum FTE (£17,413.26 Actual) + Benefits

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Contract (likely to last for at least one academic year and could potentially be extended)

WORKING HOURS: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.50am – 3.20pm. Term time only, 38 weeks

JOB OVERVIEW

Make a meaningful difference to a child's learning and independence in an inclusive primary school. As the Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant you will provide individual support and help the pupil access learning.

The Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant will work with teachers and the SENDCO to implement learning plans, support behaviour, review progress and respond to communication needs.

This Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant opportunity offers teamwork, training and the chance to contribute to a child-centred school community with high expectations.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant include:

Individual and Group Support: Work with individual pupils or groups, keeping them on task and supporting completion of teacher-set activities

Learning Plans and Progress: Implement lesson plans and individual learning, support testing and assessment, and review progress against learning programmes

Behaviour and SEND Support: Respond to behaviour and special needs issues with the teacher or provision lead, using appropriate communication and motivation strategies

Curriculum and Policy: Apply curriculum policies and relevant school, national and statutory requirements in day-to-day work

Partnership Working: Work with teachers, the SENDCO and outside agencies while maintaining confidentiality and trust

Safeguarding and Wellbeing: Follow safeguarding, child protection, health and safety procedures, keeping children's safety and wellbeing central

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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