Job description
SEN Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA) – Winchester, Hampshire
Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of young people with autism and learning difficulties?
A secondary school in Winchester is seeking a dedicated full-time SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their resource base from September 2025 or October 2025. This exciting role offers the chance to support students in their learning journey while developing your own career, with the possibility of securing a permanent contract after a successful probation period. This is to work in the school’s resource base, which caters for students with autism and learning difficulties. Happy to consider people from the care background who have SEN experience.
Key Responsibilities of the SEN LSA:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with Autism and Learning Difficulties.
- Assist teachers in adapting and delivering lessons to suit individual needs.
- Encourage independence, confidence, and positive engagement in learning.
- Support students’ social, emotional, and communication development.
- Collaborate with teachers, the SENCO, and other professionals to deliver effective support.
Requirements of the SEN LSA:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN, either in education or care.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and resilience in managing challenging behaviours.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.
- A genuine interest in helping students reach their goals.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
What does GSL Education Offer?
- A supportive induction and mentoring from experienced educators.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- The chance to work in a friendly and welcoming school environment.
- A rewarding opportunity to inspire and shape young minds.
If you are a passionate SEN LSA eager to make a real difference in the lives of children in Winchester, we invite you to apply today!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEN LSA’ role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
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