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Learning Support Assistant


Teaching Personnel

£14.25 - 14.80 per hour

Southampton

Temporary | Full Time

23/07/2026

No

Learning Support Staff – Specialist Schools | No School Experience Required

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference every day?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Learning Support Staff to work across a number of specialist SEN schools that we proudly partner with. We are looking for compassionate, patient and dedicated individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.

You don't need previous school experience. If you have a background in care, support work, healthcare, nursing, residential care, mental health support or other medical settings, we'd love to hear from you. Your transferable skills could make a huge impact in the classroom.

You'll be supporting pupils with a range of complex additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop independence and build confidence in a safe, supportive environment.

We are looking for people who are:

  • Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
  • Patient, resilient and caring
  • Looking for a long-term career within education
  • Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
  • Available full-time (preferred), although flexible and short-term opportunities are also available

What we offer:

  • Opportunities across a range of specialist SEN schools
  • Full-time, long-term positions with the potential to become permanent
  • Flexible and short-term work to fit around your availability
  • Ongoing support and professional development through Teaching Personnel
  • Term-time only working

If you're ready to start a fulfilling career supporting children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel and take the first step towards a rewarding career in 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.
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