Learning Support Assistant (SEN) Location: Templecombe | Hours: 8.30am – 4.30pm | Full-Time | Immediate Start About the Setting This specialist provision supports boys aged 6 to 13 with social, emotional and mental health needs, alongside speech, language and communication challenges. The environment is structured, nurturing and highly supportive, designed to help pupils rebuild confidence and re-engage with education. Small class sizes and strong staff ratios allow for a personalised and consistent approach. The Role As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support that enables pupils to access learning and develop key life skills. You will build positive relationships, support behaviour strategies and encourage emotional regulation, helping each child to feel safe and valued. Key Responsibilities You will support pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis, assist in delivering adapted learning activities, and contribute to maintaining a calm and purposeful classroom environment. Encouraging independence and resilience will be central to your role. What We’re Looking For A minimum of 6 months childcare experience is required, ideally supporting children with SEN. You should be patient, resilient and able to respond calmly to challenges. Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting young people are essential. Why Join This Setting This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a dedicated and welcoming team. The curriculum includes creative, practical and outdoor learning experiences, ensuring pupils remain engaged and motivated. Teaching Personnel Benefits Competitive weekly pay, access to CPD training, ongoing consultant support and opportunities for long-term progression within specialist education. 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.