Learning Support Assistant (LSA) — Sandown

About the role

SENse Learning is offering a unique opportunity for passionate mentors to provide one-to-one mentoring and learning support for young people with complex additional needs. As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll deliver holistic, interest-based sessions to help disengaged students thrive in homes, schools, or community settings. Multiple positions are available with flexible, impact-first work.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong, positive relationships with children and young people who may have faced significant challenges in previous education settings.
• Provide one-to-one support in homes and community settings, delivering creative and interest-based activities.
• Support the development of life skills, confidence, and independence.
• Use trauma-informed approaches and flexible strategies to support a wide range of additional needs (e.g., ASC, ADHD, SEMH, EBSA, trauma, PDA, mental health).
• Understand the importance of emotional regulation and implement strategies to model and encourage this.
• Provide feedback and reflections to track progress and adapt support where needed.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working with children or young people with complex additional needs.
• Background in roles such as Support Worker, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Teaching Assistant (TA), Higher-Level TA, Youth Worker, or Personal Assistant (PA).
• Child-centred, holistic approach with creativity to adapt the curriculum for individual needs.
• Enhanced DBS (facilitated if needed) and 2+ professional references.
• Based in the UK with the right to work.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: £18 – £23 per hour.
• Flexible working: Craft your own schedule with in-person, hybrid, and community-based support opportunities.
• Flexible hours: Part-time to full-time, arranged in consultation with clients and schools.
• Meaningful work: Support young people who are often excluded or disengaged from traditional education.
• Pastoral and Pathways Support: A dedicated team around you and the child.
• Community and Company Events: Knowledge sharing and resources.
• Referral Programme: Get rewarded for successful tutor referrals.

Employment Status

This position involves engaging as a self-employed mentor. Guidance on registering as self-employed will be provided if needed. This is not a PAYE position.

Relevant experience may come from roles such as SENDCo, SLD/MLD Teacher, Autism/ADHD Support Teacher, Intervention Specialist, Educational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist (SALT), Educational Psychologist (EP), or Inclusion Coordinator.