Learning Support Assistant – Primary SEN Schools Location: Southampton and surrounding areas Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour Contract Type: Full-time and part-time opportunities available Teaching Personnel is seeking committed and nurturing Learning Support Assistants to work within Primary SEN schools across the Southampton area. This position involves supporting pupils with a variety of additional needs, helping them engage in learning and develop socially and emotionally within a positive school environment. Main Responsibilities Delivering classroom support to pupils with SEN Working with individuals and small groups to support learning Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities Promoting pupil wellbeing, confidence, and independence Supporting behaviour management strategies where required Candidate Requirements Enthusiastic and patient approach to working with children Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Previous experience in education, care, or support settings is desirable Ability to work effectively as part of a team Compliance Candidates must have a Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service or be prepared to obtain one prior to employment. What Teaching Personnel Offers £14.25 per hour competitive pay Flexible working patterns available Access to training and professional development Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant If you are passionate about supporting children with SEN and making a difference in education, we would love to hear from you. 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.