Job Introduction
Learning Support Assistants required as soon as possible
Special School Learning Support Assistants Vacancies
📍 Location: Henry Tyndale School: Ship Lane Campus
📅 Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Permanent/ Flexi
💰 Salary: Salary range Grade B £16,993 – £17,220 pa (FTE £24027 – £24,348)/C £17,261 – £17,986 pa (FTE £24,405 – £25,430) based on full school hours and range depending on experience and qualifications.
📌 Start Date: September 2025
Support Learning. Enable Progress. Make Every Day Count.
Henry Tyndale School is a successful and expanding special school for pupils aged 2–19 with a broad range of complex learning needs. We are looking for a skilled, enthusiastic and solution-focused Learning Support Assistant to join our team and help deliver high-quality, individualised learning across our multi-site provision.
This role aligns with the Hampshire Grade C job profile – ideal for someone confident in delivering elements of planned learning, working with limited supervision, and committed to making learning accessible and meaningful for all pupils.
Your Role Will Include:
- Supporting pupils across all areas of learning, including communication, independence, emotional regulation, and physical development.
- Delivering pre-planned learning activities in 1:1, small group, or whole-class settings, under the guidance of the class teacher.
- Using specialist strategies and resources (e.g. visual supports, AAC, sensory tools) to ensure access to learning.
- Assisting with EHCP-linked provision, recording progress and feeding back to the class teacher.
- Promoting positive behaviour and supporting pupils to manage emotional or sensory needs calmly and safely.
- Providing support with personal care, mobility and medical needs, where necessary.
- Using initiative to adjust activities and support in response to pupils’ changing needs.
- Participating in regular professional development and contributing to the wider school team.
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
- Has relevant experience working with children or young people with SEND, or is eager to develop this specialism.
- Is confident, reliable and adaptable – able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Shows initiative, emotional resilience, and a calm, solution-focused approach.
- Is keen to develop further – open to new learning, training, and reflective practice.
- Communicates effectively and builds strong relationships with pupils, staff and families.
- Has (or is willing to work towards) relevant training, including safeguarding, manual handling, and medical needs.
Why Join Henry Tyndale?
- A supportive, values-driven SEND school with a strong culture of teamwork and inclusion.
- Excellent CPD opportunities, including specialist training in communication, sensory integration, and positive behaviour support.
- Clear progression pathways for those interested in roles such as HLTA, therapy support or specialist communication roles.
- A chance to make a meaningful difference every day – in a school that celebrates progress in all its forms.
How to Apply:
Please see our Henry Tyndale School website under Vacancies for an information pack, application form and equalities monitoring form. https://www.henrytyndale.hants.sch.uk/vacancies
Alternatively, please contact the school for further information on 01252 544577 or email Sue Pearson (Susan.Pearson@henrytyndale.hants.sch.uk).
Closing date: Noon on 30th June 2025 Interview date : to be advised
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.
