Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

Company: Supply Desk
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Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

Location: Fareham Start Date: ASAP / September 2026 Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term Pay Rate: £85 – £100 per day

About the Role

Every child deserves someone who believes in them.

Supply Desk is looking for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming SEN setting in Fareham. Working alongside experienced teachers, you’ll support pupils with a variety of additional needs, helping them gain confidence, achieve their learning goals and enjoy coming to school each day.

If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference while developing your own career in education, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support pupils individually and in small groups during lessons.
  • Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
  • Encourage independence, confidence and engagement.
  • Assist with literacy, numeracy and intervention sessions.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers and SEND professionals.
  • Help create a calm, inclusive and positive classroom environment.
  • Promote safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at all times.

Candidate Requirements

  • Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
  • Patient, caring and encouraging nature.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Positive and proactive attitude.
  • Commitment to supporting pupils with additional needs.
  • DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What the School Offers

  • Friendly and welcoming school community.
  • Excellent mentoring and training opportunities.
  • Opportunities to develop SEND knowledge and skills.
  • Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent employment.
  • Competitive rates of pay.

How to Apply

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Job Types: Full-time, Long-term

Pay: £85.00 – £100.00 per day

Work Location: In person

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.

Posted: August 4th, 2026