Learning Support Assistant – Primary SEN Schools Location: Southampton and surrounding areas Pay: £14.25 per hour Contract: Full-time and Part-time opportunities available About the Role Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to work within Primary Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools across the Southampton area. This is a rewarding opportunity to support younger pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access education and develop key foundational skills. Key Responsibilities Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored and engaging learning activities Support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment Monitor and report on pupil progress and wellbeing Requirements A passion for supporting young children with additional needs Previous experience in education or care settings (desirable but not essential) Strong communication and interpersonal skills A patient, caring, and proactive approach Compliance Requirements Applicants must have a Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one What We Offer Competitive hourly pay of £14.25 Flexible working options (full-time or part-time) Ongoing support and guidance from a dedicated consultant Opportunities for professional development and training If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in early education and support pupils who need it most, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join Teaching Personnel and start your journey in SEN primary 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