Learning Support Assistant
Location: Portsmouth
Working Hours: Full-time (8:30am – 3:30pm)
Pay: £462.80 – £475 per week
Start Date: September (Long term – with potential to become permanent for the right candidate)
About the School & Role
In this role you will be working as a Learning Support Assistant in a specialist primary setting, supporting children with complex learning needs, including autism, in a structured and nurturing environment. The school provides personalised, inclusive education for pupils aged 5-11, with a strong focus on communication, independence and emotional wellbeing. You will work closely with teachers to deliver tailored learning activities, support pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis, and help implement individual education and behaviour plans. Daily responsibilities include adapting resources to meet a range of needs, using visual and sensory strategies, supporting communication development, and assisting pupils with transitions throughout the day. You will also help manage behaviour in a calm, consistent manner, encourage positive interactions, and provide emotional reassurance, playing a key role in creating a safe and engaging environment where every child can learn and thrive.
Responsibilities
- Support pupils with complex learning needs, including autism, in a specialist primary setting.
- Work closely with teachers to deliver tailored learning activities.
- Support pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis.
- Help implement individual education and behaviour plans.
- Adapt resources to meet a range of needs.
- Use visual and sensory strategies.
- Support communication development.
- Assist pupils with transitions throughout the day.
- Help manage behaviour in a calm, consistent manner.
- Encourage positive interactions and provide emotional reassurance.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience of working with pupils with SEND (or transferable skills).
- A passion for working in education.
- A caring, patient nature.
- Friendly and nurturing qualities.
- Comfortable delivering personal care.
Benefits
- Excellent daily rates paid using PAYE system.
- Pension contributions.
- Professional development through CPD.
- Access to a dedicated consultant.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
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