Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (SEN) / One to One SEN - 5 days per week

Term Time Plus INSETS (34.4 weeks per year)

Salary £24,600 - £28,800 based on 5 days per week, term time plus INSETS (this is the actual salary for the role)

Starting 1 September 2026

​Job overview

We are seeking a nurturing and experience Learning Support Assistant who will provide one to one support to a pupil who presents with sensory processing needs and social, behavioural and emotional regulation challenges. ​The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the pupil’s learning, emotional regulation, communication and engagement as he transitions from our Early Years to Key Stage 1 in September.​

​You will be a calm, creative and proactive practitioner with the ability to adapt approaches, build strong relationships, and implement structured support strategies tailored to individual needs. You will ensure that the pupil can integrate as fully as possible in school life, supporting his communication skills, and promoting his self-esteem, independence and participation in class. ​

​Newland House and the Learning Enrichment team pride ourselves in creating a fully inclusive and safe setting, where all children thrive. Learning Support Assistants work under the guidance of the Head of Learning Enrichment and the Assistant Head of Pre-Prep and as part of the wider Learning Enrichment team which includes other Learning Support Assistant, Learning Enrichment Teaching Assistants and Learning Enrichment Specialists.​

​We set high standards of learning for all the children in a caring and supportive environment, and you will help to promote our ethos in encouraging enquiring minds and building pupil’s strengths, interests and experiences. We pride ourselves in fostering excellent home/school relationships with parents and the candidate will be expected to have strong communication skills.​

​In addition, you will be required to set and maintain high educational and moral standards, undertake other appropriate duties as may be required, participate in and support the school in all its many and varied activities.

Please note that this position is specifically linked to the pupil's attendance at our school. The role will conclude if/when the pupil leaves the setting.

Job requirements

• A good standard of education (minimum English and Maths GCSE)

• ​Experience of working with neurodivergent pupils.

• Sound ICT skills to support teaching and learning

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Confident and experienced in planning and preparing activities appropriate to the needs of the assigned pupil

• A secure understanding of learning styles and child development

• Ability to establish and develop good relationships with parents, staff and children

• Ability to create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment.​

• Knowledge of the statutory requirements of legislation concerning equal opportunities, health & safety, learning support and child protection.​

Why join us?

We set high standards of learning for all the children in a caring and supportive environment, and you will help to promote our ethos in encouraging enquiring minds and building pupil’s strengths, interests and experiences. We pride ourselves in fostering excellent home/school relationships with parents and the candidate will be expected to have strong communication skills. In return, we offer competitive pay, a 34.4 week term, lunches and refreshments (term time), professional and personal development and an active staff social committee. If you are enthusiastic about making a meaningful difference in a child's educational journey, we would love to hear from you!

How to apply

Candidates will be required to complete and return the application form for formal consideration. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close the advert early depending on the volume of applications we receive. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Initial interviews maybe conducted online due to the school holidays however shortlisted candidates will invited to school for a tour and to complete safeguarding checks.

The closing date is 9am Monday 20th July 2026

Safeguarding

Newland House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process in accordance with the guidelines of the government document, Keeping Children Safe in Education. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Newland House School values diversity, equity and inclusion for its pupils and staff. We want our community to feel valued and respected, so we are working hard to build an inclusive culture which celebrates diversity in different forms to reflect the community we serve. We believe that having a diverse workforce offers different perspectives which helps us to work towards our shared vision and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to join our School.