Teaching Assistant

Post-16 Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - KS5

Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Salary: £27,122 per annum (paid 52 weeks)
Contract: Full-Time, 12-week Temp-to-Perm
Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs as they prepare for adulthood?

We are recruiting a Post-16 Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Horsham, working with Key Stage 5 students within a supportive and highly personalised learning environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to help young adults develop the confidence, independence, and practical life skills needed for success beyond education.

The school places a strong emphasis on life skills, employability, emotional wellbeing, and preparation for adulthood, supporting students to achieve positive long-term outcomes.

The Role

As a Post-16 Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to support students both academically and personally. You will help learners develop independence, communication skills, emotional resilience, and confidence through a combination of classroom-based learning and practical life skills activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting with PSHE, life skills, employability, and independence programmes
• Supporting emotional wellbeing, behaviour regulation, and social development
• Encouraging confidence, communication, and positive peer relationships
• Helping students develop practical life skills and daily living routines
• Supporting students during lessons, enrichment activities, and community-based learning opportunities
• Promoting independence and preparing students for future education, employment, or supported living
• Building positive, consistent, and professional relationships with young people
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and wider support teams
• Following safeguarding procedures and participating in ongoing training and development

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Support Worker, Support Worker, Care Worker, Youth Worker, or similar
• Has experience supporting young people with SEN, SEND, Autism (ASC), SEMH, or additional learning needs
• Is patient, resilient, and nurturing in their approach
• Can build strong relationships and act as a positive role model
• Is confident supporting emotional wellbeing and behaviour
• Has a genuine passion for helping young people achieve greater independence
• Is interested in developing a long-term career within specialist education or SEND

Why Apply?

• £27,122 annual salary paid across 12 months
• Full-time opportunity with a clear temp-to-perm pathway
• Specialist Post-16 setting focused on life skills and preparation for adulthood
• Ongoing training, CPD, and career development opportunities
• Supportive leadership team and experienced staff
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's futures
• Excellent experience for careers in SEN education, teaching, therapy, youth work, social care, or pastoral support

Apply Now

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can help young people develop independence, confidence, and the skills needed for adult life, apply today to be considered for this Post-16 Learning Support Assistant opportunity in Horsham.

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