Learning Support Assistant

1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire
Setting: Specialist SEMH & SEN School (Ages 4–16)
Pay: £14.25 per hour
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Opportunity

A specialist SEMH and SEN school in Farnborough is seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to provide individual support to a pupil with additional needs.

The school caters for children and young people aged 4–16 with a range of needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and associated learning difficulties. With small class sizes and a highly supportive staff team, the school provides a structured environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve both academically and personally.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a pupil's educational journey by providing consistent support, promoting positive engagement, and helping them develop the confidence and independence needed to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with teaching staff and the wider pastoral team, you will:

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support throughout the school day

• Encourage participation in lessons and learning activities

• Promote positive behaviour through consistent and supportive strategies

• Assist the pupil in developing emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience

• Support social development and independence

• Accompany the pupil during lessons, breaktimes, and transitions

• Liaise effectively with teachers and other professionals to ensure the pupil's individual needs are met

• Contribute to a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

Candidate Profile

We welcome applications from individuals who are patient, resilient, and committed to supporting children and young people with additional needs.

Experience in a school setting is beneficial; however, we also encourage applications from candidates with transferable experience in:

• Care and support work

• Residential childcare

• Youth work or mentoring

• Mental health support

• Healthcare

• Sports coaching

• Early years or childcare

• Community or voluntary services

• Customer-facing roles involving relationship building and supporting others

Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to build positive, professional relationships with pupils and colleagues.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £14.25 per hour

• Full-time, term-time only employment

• Immediate start available

• Ongoing training and professional development

• A supportive and experienced school team

• Valuable experience within a specialist education setting

• Opportunities for long-term career progression

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to a young person's education and wellbeing

Requirements

• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service is desirable, or a willingness to obtain one prior to employment

• The right to work in the UK

Apply

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to support a young person on a one-to-one basis and would like to be part of a dedicated specialist school team, we would be pleased to hear from you.

This role is available to start as soon as possible, so early applications are encouraged.

Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered for this position. Suitable applicants will be contacted to discuss the role in further detail.

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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.
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