Learning Support Assistant New

Location: Andover, Hampshire

Hours: Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?

We are recruiting dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist school in Andover. The school provides tailored support for children and young people with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), communication difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with young people and want to help them build confidence, independence, and essential life skills. Previous experience in education is beneficial but not essential, as comprehensive training and ongoing support will be provided. We welcome applicants from backgrounds such as care, youth work, healthcare, childcare, coaching, customer service, and other people-focused professions.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to help pupils access learning and achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing individual and small-group support to pupils
• Assisting with classroom activities and personalised learning programmes
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and effective communication
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Building strong, trusting relationships with students
• Promoting social development and life skills
• Supervising and supporting pupils during breaks, transitions, and enrichment activities
• Collaborating with colleagues to create a positive and inclusive learning environment

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Patient, caring, and resilient
• Calm, confident, and positive communicators
• Passionate about supporting children and young people
• Reliable and able to work effectively within a team
• Keen to learn and develop new skills

Experience within education, care, youth work, mentoring, residential support, mental health services, sports coaching, childcare, healthcare, or customer-facing roles would be highly advantageous.

• Term-time-only working pattern
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Support from an experienced and welcoming team
• Valuable experience within a specialist SEND setting
• Opportunities for long-term career progression
• A rewarding role where every day makes a genuine difference

Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and all relevant safeguarding and recruitment checks.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can positively impact the lives of young people every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV.