1:1 Learning Support Assistant (SEMH) – Nurturing & Calm

Aspire People; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a dedicated 1:1 role in a specialist SLCN school in Twickenham. You will support a pupil with SEMH, helping regulate emotions, access learning, and build confidence in language through a nurturing, personalised approach.

Working with Speech and Language Therapists and the MDT, you’ll contribute to a supportive environment, follow safeguarding policies, and report progress to the SENCO and parents as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or related needs.
• Ability to build calm, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Willingness to work 1:1 with a pupil in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with SEMH throughout the school day.
• Support emotional regulation and access to learning in a SLCN environment.
• Collaborate with SENCO, class teacher and MDT to implement EHCP and support plans.
• Apply de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies as needed.
• Monitor progress and communicate with parents and carers as required.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a dedicated 1:1 role in a specialist SLCN school in Twickenham. You will support a pupil with SEMH, helping regulate emotions, access learning, and build confidence in language through a nurturing, personalised approach.

Working with Speech and Language Therapists and the MDT, you’ll contribute to a supportive environment, follow safeguarding policies, and report progress to the SENCO and parents as needed.