Teaching Personnel
location: Farnborough
Setting: 4–16 SEMH & SEN Specialist Provision
Role: 1:1 Learning Support Assistant
Pay: £14.25 per hour
A specialist SEMH and SEN school in Farnborough is seeking a dedicated learning Support Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This role involves providing consistent, individual support to help the pupil remain engaged with learning, manage emotions, and build confidence within the classroom environment. The school offers a structured and nurturing setting, with small classes of around six pupils and strong LSA support, enabling staff to provide personalised support.
The provision operates across two buildings within walking distance of each other, supporting pupils aged 4–16 with a range of SEMH and SEN needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the pupil’s emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement with learning
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Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to implement support strategies
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Help maintain a calm, structured and supportive learning environment
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Build a positive and consistent relationship with the pupil
The Ideal Candidate
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Experience supporting children with SEMH, SEN, or behavioural needs
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A calm, patient, and resilient approach
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Strong relationship-building and behaviour support skills
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Experience working in schools or specialist settings (desirable)
A Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service is required, or applicants must be willing to obtain one.
If you are passionate about supporting young people and making a meaningful difference in their education, we encourage you to apply.
Apply now with your up-to-date CV to be considered.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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