Job Introduction
Are you passionate about supporting young people and ready to take on a rewarding role at the heart of school life? Warblington School is looking for someone who enjoys working with students and thrives in a busy, purposeful school environment.
As a SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) access the curriculum and feel fully included in school life. You will work closely with teaching staff, the SENCo, and wider pastoral teams to support students with a range of needs, including cognition and learning difficulties, autism spectrum condition (ASC), speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
This role requires patience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for supporting teenagers to develop independence and confidence.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide in-class support for students with SEND across a range of subjects
- Help adapt and differentiate learning materials to meet individual needs
- Support students to develop independence, organisation, and study skills
- Promote positive behaviour and support strategies for regulation and engagement
- Liaise with teaching staff and the SENCo to monitor progress and adapt support plans
- Contribute to EHCP targets and review processes where appropriate
- Support students’ wellbeing, building trusted and positive relationships
- Assist with transitions (e.g. moving between lessons, into Year 7, or post-16 pathways)
- Contribute to a fully inclusive school environment
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience working with young people (desirable but not essential).
- Enthusiastic and motivated to help every child succeed
- A strong team player with a positive outlook
- Calm, resilient, and able to respond to challenges sensitively
- Committed to high standards of behaviour and achievement
Although experience and qualifications will be an advantage, first and foremost we wish to appoint the right person to complement our team.
Why Join Warblington School?
- A supportive, welcoming and collaborative staff team.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference every day.
- Free financial wellbeing support.
- Free on-site parking and staff wellbeing programmes.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Access to the Blue Light Card scheme.
- Access to salary finance benefits
- Access to Doctor Care 24/7 healthcare for you and up to five dependents.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
