Learning Support Assistant – SEMH Setting
Location: Battle area
Salary: £14.25+ per hour
Hours: Full-time or part-time
Contract: Long-term, term-time
Potential: Temp-to-perm
Start Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about supporting young people and looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference?
We are currently recruiting for Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join a specialist SEMH setting in the Battle area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience supporting children or young people, or candidates with transferable skills from other caring, mentoring or people-focused roles.
The role would suit someone who is patient, resilient, positive and able to build strong relationships with young people who may need additional emotional, behavioural or educational support.
The Role:
- Supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support
- Supporting pupils to access learning and participate in lessons
- Helping pupils manage emotions and regulate their behaviour
- Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
- Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
- Supporting pupils with their confidence, independence and social development
- Helping create a calm, safe and supportive learning environment
- Working alongside teachers and other support staff
- Providing encouragement and positive reinforcement
- Supporting pupils who may have additional SEND needs
The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable
- Experience within SEND, SEMH, education, care or youth work is an advantage
- A patient, calm and consistent approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Resilience and the ability to remain positive in challenging situations
- The ability to build strong professional relationships
- A genuine interest in supporting young people to succeed
- Reliable, punctual and committed
Transferable Experience Considered
You do not necessarily need previous school experience. We are happy to consider candidates with transferable skills from backgrounds such as:
- Youth work
- Support work
- Residential care
- Children’s care
- Mental health support
- Sports coaching
- Mentoring
- Psychology
- Counselling
- Social care
- Community work
- Behaviour support
- Other roles supporting vulnerable children or young people
What We Offer:
- £14.25+ per hour
- Full-time and part-time opportunities
- Term-time working
- Long-term placements
- Potential temp-to-perm opportunities
- ASAP starts available
- The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEMH setting
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to young people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more.
