Learning Support Assistant – Launch Your Educational Career in Southampton

Embark on an inspiring journey as a Learning Support Assistant and make a life-changing difference to young people’s futures at a highly regarded school in the heart of Southampton. This isn’t just a job—it’s the chance to have a tangible impact every single day, while building an exceptional foundation for a career in education, psychology, or specialist SEND support. We are seeking a dynamic, ambitious graduate who aspires to shape the next generation.

Step inside a school where innovation, care, and student progress are the heartbeat of every day. As a valued Learning Support Assistant, you’ll receive unrivalled exposure to outstanding classroom practice, work collaboratively with expert teachers and SEN professionals, and benefit from immersive CPD. With a supportive leadership team and first-class facilities, this is the ultimate environment to stretch your abilities, nurture your passion, and fast-track your long-term professional growth.

Key Highlights:

• Learning Support Assistant – graduate pathway into education & psychology
• £21,000–£23,500 per annum, term-time only
• Southampton location – vibrant, inclusive coastal community
• Ofsted: Good with Outstanding features and exceptional SEN support
• Ongoing CPD, mentorship from SEND experts, and direct classroom observation
• Perfect for ambitious graduates aiming for teacher training, psychology, or SEN
• Broad, modern resources: sensory spaces, adaptive tech, dynamic intervention teams

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing personalised academic and pastoral support to students with diverse needs
• Collaborating closely with SENCO, teachers, and therapists on tailored interventions
• Assisting with differentiated classroom activities and behaviour support plans
• Facilitating communication between students, teachers, and parents/carers
• Tracking, recording, and celebrating student progress and achievement

Ideal Learning Support Assistant for this Southampton School:

• High-achieving graduate (min. 2:1) with drive and academic rigour
• Passion for making a measurable impact in education or child development
• Aspiring teacher, educational psychologist, or future SEN specialist
• Resilient, compassionate, creative problem-solver under pressure
• Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and student-centred approaches

Why Join This Southampton School?:

• Inspirational, inclusive ethos where every child is valued and heard
• Exceptional CPD—including shadowing, team-teaching, and SEND qualifications
• Expert mentoring from award-winning teaching and psychology specialists
• Innovative approach to wellbeing, behaviour management, and student support
• Strong career pathways into PGCE, Ed Psychology, and school-based training

Become the Learning Support Assistant who changes lives at this thriving Southampton school. Apply today and open the door to a truly fulfilling, future-focused career. Interviews are being arranged for exceptional candidates—take the first step to a standout future now.

How to Apply

Seize the moment – our Barnet-based SEN school is actively reviewing applications for the Year 2 Teaching Assistant post! If you’re ready to support exceptional learners and make a real difference, don’t wait: submit your application straight away, as interviews are being arranged immediately.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving North London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!