SEND Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Dependant on relevant experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | St. Day, Cornwall |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 207497 |
Summary
We are seeking dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistants (LSA) /Higher Level Teaching Assistants (with relevant specialist experience) to join our new Oasis Dowr specialist provision, supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and Communication and Interaction needs. We are based in St. Day, Cornwall and the salary for this position is dependent on relevant experience.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality support to students with diverse learning needs, ensuring they can access the curriculum and achieve their full potential. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to develop and implement tailored support strategies, fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
Your primary duties will include:
- Assisting students with a range of academic and personal care tasks, such as reading, writing, numeracy, and self-care activities
- Implementing individualised educational plans and behaviour support strategies, in collaboration with the teaching staff
- Providing one-to-one or small-group support to students, focusing on their specific learning, social, and emotional needs
- Encouraging and motivating students to engage actively in their learning, building their confidence and independence
- Monitoring and recording students' progress, and contributing to the assessment and review of their support needs
- Participating in professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills in supporting students with SEND
- Promoting the inclusion and well-being of all students, and fostering a positive, nurturing, and respectful learning environment
To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and experience:
- A relevant qualification in teaching, learning support, or a related field (Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent)
- Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, particularly in the areas of SEMH and communication/interaction
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach, with a genuine passion for supporting the academic and personal development of students with diverse needs
- A commitment to ongoing professional development and a willingness to learn new skills and strategies
In addition to the salary, which is dependent on relevant experience, we also offer the following benefits:
- Opportunities for career progression and ongoing training and development
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Access to a range of wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programmes
- Generous annual leave entitlement
If you are a dedicated and experienced SEND Learning Support Assistant or Higher Level Teaching Assistant, and you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with SEND, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role. Join our client and be part of a team that is committed to providing exceptional support and enabling all students to thrive.
- Opportunities for career progression and ongoing training and development
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Access to a range of wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programmes
- Generous annual leave entitlement
In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality support to students with diverse learning needs, ensuring they can access the curriculum and achieve their full potential. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to develop and implement tailored support strategies, fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
Your primary duties will include:
- Assisting students with a range of academic and personal care tasks, such as reading, writing, numeracy, and self-care activities
- Implementing individualised educational plans and behaviour support strategies, in collaboration with the teaching staff
- Providing one-to-one or small-group support to students, focusing on their specific learning, social, and emotional needs
- Encouraging and motivating students to engage actively in their learning, building their confidence and independence
- Monitoring and recording students' progress, and contributing to the assessment and review of their support needs
- Participating in professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills in supporting students with SEND
- Promoting the inclusion and well-being of all students, and fostering a positive, nurturing, and respectful learning environment
To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and experience:
- A relevant qualification in teaching, learning support, or a related field (Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent)
- Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, particularly in the areas of SEMH and communication/interaction
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach, with a genuine passion for supporting the academic and personal development of students with diverse needs
- A commitment to ongoing professional development and a willingness to learn new skills and strategies
In addition to the salary, which is dependent on relevant experience, we also offer the following benefits:
- Opportunities for career progression and ongoing training and development
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Access to a range of wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programmes
- Generous annual leave entitlement
If you are a dedicated and experienced SEND Learning Support Assistant or Higher Level Teaching Assistant, and you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with SEND, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role. Join our client and be part of a team that is committed to providing exceptional support and enabling all students to thrive.
- Opportunities for career progression and ongoing training and development
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Access to a range of wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programmes
- Generous annual leave entitlement