Learning Support Assistant

1:1 Learning Support Assistant – Specialist SEMH & SEN Provision Location: Farnborough Setting: Specialist SEMH & SEN School (Ages 4–16) Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour 1:1 Learning Support Assistant – Supporting Individual Progress and Positive Outcomes We are seeking a committed and compassionate 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive specialist education provision in Farnborough, supporting pupils aged 4–16 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to provide tailored, individual support that enables a young person to build confidence, strengthen emotional resilience, and engage positively in education. The school provides a structured and nurturing learning environment, with small class sizes of approximately six pupils, strong Learning Support Assistant provision, and a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering personalised support and achieving positive outcomes for every child. The provision operates across two nearby sites and supports pupils with a broad range of SEMH and Special Educational Needs (SEN). Key Responsibilities • Provide dedicated 1:1 support to encourage engagement with learning and promote educational progress • Support emotional regulation and help pupils develop positive coping strategies • Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, and wider school teams to deliver tailored support plans • Contribute to creating a calm, consistent, and positive learning environment • Build professional, trusting relationships that encourage confidence, participation, and independence • Support pupils to access learning in a way that meets their individual needs Person Specification We would welcome applications from individuals who demonstrate: • Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, SEN, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs • A calm, patient, and resilient approach to supporting pupils • Strong relationship-building skills and confidence in behaviour support strategies • Experience working within educational, specialist, or care settings (desirable) • A proactive and flexible approach within a collaborative school environment Additional Requirements • A Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service is required, or applicants must be willing to obtain one prior to employment Why Join This Setting? • Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on a young person’s educational journey • Small class sizes and enhanced staffing support • Supportive and experienced leadership team • Collaborative and specialist working environment • Valuable experience within SEMH and specialist education If you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference each day while working as part of a supportive specialist team, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered for this opportunity. 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.