Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant required from January 2026
Full-time role
This Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant role is in a specialist school for students with SEN/SEMH needs.
The children are taught in small classes with high staffing ratios.
Responsibilities of the Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant:
*Supporting the pupils in 1:1, in groups or in classroom situations, lunch and break times, and unstructured/social times
*Accompanying pupils on organised school visits as appropriate
*In conjunction with the SENDCo, to assist with the development of social skills and appropriate behaviour of pupils
*Participate in the development, delivery and monitoring of individual programmes
*To assist in the support of pupils who can respond with behaviour which challenges
*To assist with resolving issues which cause anxiety or emotional response in our pupils
*To keep accurate records as required by the school
*To be involved in collaborative planning with teaching staff to ensure the effective use of support
*Support the delivery of the Key Stage 2 and 3 school’s curriculum map
*To support the delivery of KS4 programmes of study
*To be involved in working groups where appropriate
*To work as part of a flexible and supportive team to further the ethos of the school
*To attend weekly staff meetings and relevant INSET/CPD events
Qualifications and Requirements of the Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant:
*Relevant experience in a similar environment or appropriate qualifications
*Candidates should hold appropriate academic qualifications to at least GCSE standard, professional qualifications to at least NVQ level 2, or be able to demonstrate competency through proven experience in a similar role
*Basic first aid knowledge
*Be capable of working on their own initiative to a high level of accuracy, maintain clear, neat records
*Have good time management skills and be able to use time flexibly to meet the demands of the post
*Have good inter-personal skills, be able to operate as a member of a busy team
*Have good oral and written communication skills in a variety of contexts (pupils, parents, colleagues etc)
*Be willing to undertake relevant training to enhance personal development and to use the knowledge to benefit the school
*Relevant knowledge of child development and an understanding of the different ways children learn to read will be an advantage
*Knowledge of ACES or how childhood trauma can affect children and adults in later life would be beneficial; training will be available to the successful candidate


Due to location – all applicants must have access to a vehicle, and hold a full driving licence


Enhanced DBs required.


Full-time role from January 2026.
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