Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support AssistantRole: Learning Support AssistantLocation: PortsmouthWorking Hours: Full-time (8:30am 3:30pm)Pay: £462.80 - £475 per weekStart Date: September Long term - with the potential to become permanent for the right candidateAbout the School and 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. In this role, 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.What We re Looking For: Experience of working with pupils with SEND (or transferrable skills)A passion for working in educationA caring, patient natureFriendly and nurturing qualitiesComfortable delivering personal care W
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