Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – LSA for a 1:1 role with a Year R child- Fareham

Start – ASAP- July 2026

Pay - £82-£92

Full Time Roles available

8.30 till 3.30pm

How would you feel if you could walk into work with a smile on your face and then walk back out those doors with an even bigger smile on your face?

As we all know it is not too common to find a job you really love and feel valued in. However, here at Supply Desk we can offer you a job where you will be able to work with and help incredible young students to engage in their learning allowing them to blossom into confident, happy and inspired individuals. Making yourself an invaluable part of the team.

You will be assisting a Year R pupil with a range of additional needs including being non – verbal. The school is an excellent school catering for all the child’s needs and have even constructed a sensory room to support. If you are empathetic, consistent and have experience working with children who have additional needs, THIS is the role for you:

Duties will mostly include:

• 1:1 care for a child in Year R with additional needs
• Bucket time and sharing and taking turn games to be supported
• Assisting with their health and hygiene
• Monitoring and ensuring the child eats well
• Supporting with emotional and social well being

• Helping develop life skills and mentoring them to have a positive outlook

The Successful candidate will:

• Have some experience of working with children with Autism and other needs
• Be empathetic, consistent and understanding
• Promote confidence independence and self-belief

• Build up positive relationships with pupils and staff

• Understand or be willing to learn how children develop, think and learn
• Be resilient and patient
• Have experience in a similar role or have a passion to learn the skills above

If you think this is the role for you please call Emma on (phone number removed) or click apply to submit your CV for consideration.

Supply Desk offers a ‘Refer a Friend’ rewards bundle, yourself and your referred candidate can earn up to £150 collectively! For anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.

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