Are you passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential?
We are seeking caring, resilient, and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to support pupils within a specialist primary setting for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Working with children aged 5–11, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils who may experience challenges with emotional regulation, behaviour, communication, relationships, and engagement in learning. Many pupils may also have associated needs such as ADHD, autism, attachment difficulties, anxiety, trauma-related behaviours, and learning difficulties.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children who require additional support to thrive both academically and emotionally.
The Role:
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils throughout the school day.
- Help pupils engage positively with learning and classroom activities.
- Support the development of social skills, emotional wellbeing, and self-confidence.
- Promote positive behaviour and implement strategies to support emotional regulation.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, helping them feel safe, valued, and understood.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to meet individual pupil needs.
What We're Looking For:
- A patient, nurturing, and empathetic approach.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to remain calm, consistent, and positive in challenging situations.
- Experience working with children, SEMH, SEND, youth work, care, or similar support roles.
- A genuine passion for helping vulnerable children succeed.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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