Learning support assistant

Location: Andover Role: Teaching Assistant Setting: Specialist Primary Provision Pay: £14.25 per hour | Full Time | Term Time Only Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference every day? We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a well-established specialist primary setting in Andover. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience supporting children with SEMH, SEN, or those from a mainstream school background looking to develop their career in a specialist environment. About the Setting This specialist provision supports primary-aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in a structured, nurturing, and supportive environment. With small class sizes and a personalised approach, staff work together to help pupils build confidence, develop emotional resilience, and engage positively with learning. The Role You will work closely with teachers to support pupils both individually and in small groups, helping them access learning, develop social and emotional skills, and build positive routines. This role requires patience, consistency, and a calm approach, with a focus on creating a safe and encouraging environment where every child can succeed. Key Responsibilities Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation Deliver engaging and tailored learning support Help create a calm, structured, and inclusive classroom environment Build positive and professional relationships with pupils We’re Looking For Experience working with SEMH, SEN, or in a school setting A patient, adaptable, and resilient approach Strong communication and behaviour support skills Full-time availability A genuine passion for supporting children and young people An enhanced DBS check will be required. Pay & Benefits £14.25 per hour Term time only Access to free online training and recognised certificates Ongoing support from experienced education professionals Opportunity to develop within a supportive team environment If you’re passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and want to be part of a setting where your support truly matters, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV. 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.