Learning Support Assistant (SEN/Behaviour Support) – Gloucester
Employer:
Location:
Gloucester
Pay:
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
01/07/2026
About this job
GL1 | GL2 | GL19 | Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Long-Term Roles Immediate Starts | Training & Qualifications Available Are you experienced in education or support work and looking to build a long-term career in Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants to support pupils with additional needs across specialist schools in Gloucester.
These are long-term, classroom-based roles where you can develop your experience, gain funded qualifications, and make a genuine day-to-day difference.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals looking for stability, progression, and meaningful work within specialist education.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to access learning and feel settled in school.
You will support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them develop confidence, emotional regulation, and positive engagement in the classroom.
Pupils you support may have:
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
- Autism (ASC), ADHD or communication needs
- Anxiety, attachment needs or behavioural challenges
- Sensory or learning differences Some pupils may present behaviours that challenge, so confidence, patience and resilience are key in this role.
You will be placed within one of three specialist provisions:
GL19
Secondary provision
GL1
Primary and girls’ secondary provision
GL2
Girls-only secondary provision
You’ll be working in well-resourced settings offering:
Small class sizes
Strong behaviour and pastoral support
Structured environments designed to help pupils succeed
Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups within the classroom
Assist with learning activities, behaviour support and routines
Build positive, consistent relationships with students
Support emotional regulation and engagement in learning
Work alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
Help maintain a calm, structured learning environment
Encourage independence, confidence and social development
We welcome applications from:
Behaviour mentors or SEMH support staff
Support workers, care workers or youth workers
Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Assistants
Graduates (Psychology, Education, Criminology) with relevant experience
Individuals with experience supporting children or young people in any setting
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
You do not need formal qualifications the right attitude, resilience and willingness to learn are key.
Funded Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualifications
Ongoing CPD in SEN, behaviour and safeguarding
Clear progression within specialist education settings
Long-term, stable role with consistent hours
Supportive and experienced staff teams
Funded training and career development opportunities
Dedicated consultant support
Opportunity to transition into permanent school roles
Work in small classes where your support has real impact
Build valuable experience in SEN and behaviour support
Develop a long-term, meaningful career in education
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of12.07% statutory holiday pay.
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.
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