EOTAS Learning Support Assistant Suitable to NQT New

SEND Learning Support Assistant - Year 6 EOTAS Provision

Location: Wokingham, Berkshire
Hours: 10 hours per week (days and timings flexible)
Contract: Part-Time | Long-Term - Ongoing for the full academic year
Start Date: September 2026

Quantum Scholars are currently recruiting for an experienced and compassionate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to provide 1:1 support to a Year 6 pupil who is accessing an Education Otherwise Than at School (EOTAS) provision.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced education professional who is passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and helping them to engage with learning in a safe, supportive and personalised environment.

This is not a school-based position. The successful candidate will work directly with the pupil within their home environment, providing consistent 1:1 support as part of their personalised EOTAS programme.

You will work closely with the pupil, their family and the wider education team to support their learning, development and engagement.

The role will involve:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 6 pupil with SEND.
• Supporting the pupil to access and engage with their personalised learning programme.
• Helping to develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Adapting activities and approaches to meet the pupil's individual needs.
• Providing encouragement and reassurance where required.
• Building a positive, trusting and consistent relationship with the pupil.
• Supporting the pupil's wider social, emotional and educational development.
• Maintaining clear communication with parents/carers and relevant professionals.
• Creating a calm, structured and positive learning environment within the home.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working as an LSA, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEND Support Worker or similar.
• Has experience supporting children with SEND.
• Has experience providing 1:1 support.
• Is confident working independently outside of a traditional school environment.
• Is patient, compassionate and able to build strong relationships with young people.
• Can adapt their approach to suit the individual needs of the pupil.
• Has a nurturing but professional approach.
• Is reliable, consistent and committed to supporting the pupil's long-term progress.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and maintaining professional boundaries when working within a family home.

Experience working within EOTAS, alternative provision, specialist settings or other non-mainstream educational environments would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced LSA or SEND professional looking for a more personalised role, where you can make a genuine difference to a young person's education and development.

You will have the opportunity to provide consistent, individualised support and play an important role in helping the pupil progress towards greater confidence, engagement and independence.

If you are an experienced LSA who is passionate about supporting children with SEND and would enjoy working in a more personalised, home-based environment, we would love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.