Learning Support Assistant


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£125 - £125
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Aug 2026
Closing date:	10 Sept 2026

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Summary

Learning Support Assistant - SEN Specialist School

Location: Andover, Hampshire

Pay: £100-£125 per day, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time | Long-term | Temp-to-Perm

Start Date: 10 September 2026 onwards

Application Deadline: 29 September 2026

Luma Education Recruitment is recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist education setting in the Andover, Hampshire area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence, independence and social skills.

The successful candidate will work alongside teachers and the wider school team, providing tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEN, SEMH, ASD, ADHD and behavioural needs.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils

- Help pupils engage with lessons and access the curriculum

- Work closely with teachers to support learning activities

- Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation

- Support pupils with their academic, social and emotional development

- Develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils

- Promote independence, confidence and resilience

- Help maintain a structured, safe and positive learning environment

- Communicate effectively with teachers and other members of the support team

Experience of PRICE, TeamTeach or other positive behaviour support approaches would be advantageous.

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who is:

- Experienced working with children or young people

- Confident supporting pupils with additional or behavioural needs

- Patient, calm and emotionally resilient

- Positive and encouraging

- Able to establish strong professional relationships

- Flexible and adaptable to individual pupil needs

- Proactive and willing to support across the wider school environment

- Experienced within education, SEN, youth work, care or a similar setting

An Enhanced DBS will be required before starting. Candidates registered with the DBS Update Service are welcome to apply.

- £100-£125 per day, depending on experience

- Weekly pay

- Full-time, long-term opportunity

- Potential temp-to-permanent position

- Dedicated consultant support

- Efficient registration and compliance process

- Access to CPD and training opportunities

- Opportunities to gain valuable SEN experience

- Ongoing support from the Luma Education Recruitment team

Luma Education Recruitment specialises in education recruitment across the UK, connecting talented education professionals with schools and specialist settings.

We recruit for Learning Support Assistants, Teaching Assistants, SEN Teachers, HLTAs, Behaviour Support Workers and education leadership positions.

If you are a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Support Worker, Youth Worker or similar professional looking for your next opportunity in Andover or the surrounding Hampshire area, please get in touch.

Send your CV today to find out more.

Luma Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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