Learning Support Assistant

Primary SEN Learning Support Assistant – Full Time – Southampton Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs? Do you have experience in education, care, or the medical field? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you. Location: Southampton Start Date: ASAP 2026 Role: Primary SEN Learning Support Assistant Hours: Full time (Monday to Friday, term-time only) Contract: Temporary via Teaching Personnel for the summer – with the potential for a permanent position if successful About the Role: We are working with a brilliant SEN Trust in Southampton that places children and their individual needs at the centre of everything they do. They are seeking a committed, compassionate, and resilient LSA to join their team from January to support pupils with complex special educational needs. You will become part of a skilled and supportive team dedicated to creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for every child. The Ideal Candidate Will: • Have experience in education, care, or healthcare • Be available full time and able to commit to full time work • Hold a child-only Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one) • Be patient, nurturing, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs What’s on Offer: • A rewarding and varied role supporting children with complex needs • Ongoing support from Teaching Personnel throughout your placement • The opportunity to secure a permanent contract following a successful probation period • Access to training and continued professional development If you're looking for a meaningful and fulfilling role supporting children with additional needs, apply now to join a school that truly puts its pupils first. 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.