1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Alternative Provision | Hastings | Full-Time | Long-Term 

One Child. One Opportunity. One Chance to Change a Life.

Do you believe every child deserves someone who won’t give up on them?

We’re looking for a compassionate, resilient and dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist Alternative Provision in Hastings, supporting a young person with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs. Weekly pay £14.25 + per hour

This isn’t just another classroom role—it’s an opportunity to become a trusted adult, build confidence, inspire resilience and help a young person rediscover a love for learning.

If you’re patient, positive and passionate about making a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

Working on a dedicated 1:1 basis, you’ll support a pupil who requires additional emotional, behavioural and educational support throughout the school day.

You’ll become a consistent, encouraging presence, helping them regulate emotions, engage with learning and celebrate every achievement along the way.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated one-to-one support throughout the school day.
• Building a positive, trusting relationship with your pupil.
• Supporting emotional regulation and promoting positive behaviour.
• Helping pupils access learning in a way that works for them.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and resilience.
• Working closely with teachers and therapeutic professionals to implement personalised support plans.
• Managing challenging behaviours calmly and positively.
• Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion at all times.
• Recording progress and celebrating successes—no matter how small.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Patient, calm and resilient.
• Passionate about supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Confident building positive relationships through consistency and empathy.
• Able to remain positive in challenging situations.
• An excellent communicator and team player.
• Flexible, proactive and committed to making a difference every day.

Transferable Experience We Welcome

You don’t need to have worked in a school before—we’re interested in people with the right attitude and transferable skills from roles such as:

• Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant
• Behaviour Mentor
• Alternative Provision
• Youth Worker
• Residential Childcare
• Care or Support Worker
• Mental Health Support
• Family Support
• Sports Coach
• Psychology or Criminology Graduate
• Social Care
• Police, Prison or Armed Forces
• Mentoring or Community Support

What You’ll Receive

⭐ Full-time, long-term opportunity

⭐ Work within a supportive Alternative Provision in Hastings

⭐ Small class sizes and a dedicated therapeutic approach

⭐ Weekly pay from £14.25 per hour, with higher rates available depending on experience

⭐ Ongoing support from your dedicated education consultant

⭐ Opportunity to secure a permanent position

⭐ A genuinely rewarding role where you’ll see the difference you make every single day

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re looking for a career that’s meaningful, rewarding and gives you the opportunity to change a young person’s future, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to become a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant in Hastings and help a young person build confidence, overcome barriers and achieve their potential.