Teaching Assistants (Special Educational Needs)

Farnborough Source: WhatJobs

£14.25 per hour

Vacancy: Learning Support Assistant - Full Time (Term Time Only)

Location: Farnborough

Setting: Specialist SEN School (Primary & Secondary)

Pay: £14.25 per hour

Support Children and Young People to Thrive in Specialist Education

We are recruiting a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialist SEN school in Farnborough, supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), complex learning needs, and medical needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a nurturing and highly supportive environment where every child is supported to achieve their individual potential through personalised learning, communication support, and tailored care.

Working alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff, you will play an important role in helping pupils access education, build independence, develop communication skills, and experience success in school.

The Role

You will:

Support pupils in the classroom and throughout the school day
Help children access learning through personalised approaches
Encourage communication, confidence, and independence
Support pupils with sensory, physical, medical, and learning needs
Work closely with teaching and multidisciplinary teams
Promote a calm, inclusive, and supportive environment

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

Schools or education
SEND or specialist provision
Care and support work
Residential childcare
Healthcare or therapy support
Early years or childcare
Community, youth, or people-focused roles

Specialist school experience is not essential - we are looking for people who are:

Patient, caring, and reliable
Calm and adaptable
Confident supporting children with differing needs
Passionate about helping young people develop and succeed

What We Offer

£14.25 per hour
Full-time, term-time only
Ongoing training and professional development
Experience working within specialist SEN education
Small classes and enhanced staffing support
A welcoming and collaborative school environment

A Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service is preferred, or applicants must be willing to obtain one.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

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