Learning Support Assistant for a September startLocation: PortsmouthPay: £14.25 per hour - Term Time OnlyHours: Full TimeTeaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work within an SEN school supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs. Pupils can be quite vulnerable and dysregulated, and this role includes supporting pupils with emotional regulation, relationship building, as well as supporting the class teacher to implement learning plans.The Role:Work on a one-to-one and small group basis with pupils who have SEN needs, to include Autism, sensory needs, communication needs.Support pupils with managing emotions, behaviour, and developing positive relationships.Assist with adapting learning to meet individual needs, and supporting the implementation of development strategies.Collaborate closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide a safe and supportive environment.Requirements:Previous experience working with children or young adults with additional needs.Ability to drive is highly desirable.Must have a clear Child Workforce DBS certificate or be willing to apply for one.Availability between 8:30-15:30.Passion, patience, confidence and high resilience working with young people with SEN.BenefitsCompetitive hourly pay at £14.25 (term-time only).Full training and ongoing support provided by Teaching Personnel.Rewarding role making a real difference to students' lives.If you would like to consider a new role in September, please apply today!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.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.