Learning Support Assistant – Specialist Primary & Secondary School
Location: Bordon, Hampshire
Hours: Full-time | Term Time Only
Pay: Competitive hourly rate | Temp-to-perm opportunities available
A specialist primary and secondary school in the Bordon area is seeking dedicated and professional Learning Support Assistants to join its supportive team. The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, and complex learning needs, within a structured, nurturing, and highly supportive environment.
This role is ideal for experienced Learning Support Assistants, as well as candidates with transferable experience from childcare, care, youth work, mental health support, sports coaching, or other people-focused roles. Previous school experience is not essential, and full support and guidance will be provided.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and wider staff teams to support pupils both in the classroom and through daily routines. The role focuses on helping pupils engage with learning, develop confidence and communication skills, and feel safe and supported throughout the school day.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing classroom and one-to-one support for pupils with additional needs
* Supporting pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction
* Assisting teachers with lesson activities and adapting learning where required
* Encouraging engagement, independence, and positive behaviour
* Helping to maintain a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment
* Working collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and pastoral teams
* Supporting pupils during transitions, sensory breaks, and daily routines
We are looking for candidates who are:
* Calm, patient, and empathetic
* Reliable, resilient, and flexible
* Able to build positive relationships with children and young people
* Interested in supporting pupils with additional needs
* Comfortable working as part of a team
Why join this setting:
* Supportive and experienced staff team
* Specialist environment with small class sizes and high levels of support
* Opportunities for training and professional development
* Rewarding role making a genuine difference to young people’s lives
* Temp-to-perm opportunities with potential for long-term progression
All applicants must hold an Enhanced DBS for the Child Workforce on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one, in line with safeguarding requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a rewarding and meaningful role within specialist education. Applications are welcomed from candidates across a range of relevant backgrounds.
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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.
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