Behavioural Learning Support Assistant

TimePlan Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to support pupils aged 11-18 with SEMH at a specialist school in Enfield. You will work 1:1, in small groups, and in classrooms to help pupils access learning and develop confidence.

We are seeking patient, resilient candidates capable of building strong relationships while maintaining professional boundaries and safeguarding responsibilities. Experience with SEMH, SEND, PRUs or similar is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or similar needs.
• Able to adapt approaches to meet individual pupil needs.
• Maintain professional boundaries and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support to SEMH pupils.
• Help pupils engage with lessons and complete activities.
• Support literacy, numeracy and academic interventions.
• Assist with emotional regulation and returning to learning after dysregulation.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and work with teachers.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Classroom management

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Specialist SEMH School

Location: Enfield

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

Hours: Monday-Friday

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist SEMH school in Enfield, supporting young people aged 11-18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

The school provides a highly personalised and supportive environment for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) who may experience barriers to learning due to their social, emotional and behavioural needs.

As an LSA, you will work closely with teachers and other professionals to help pupils access their learning, regulate their emotions, build confidence and make positive academic and personal progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1, small-group and classroom support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Supporting pupils to engage with lessons and complete learning activities.
• Adapting your approach to meet individual pupils' needs and abilities.
• Supporting pupils with literacy, numeracy and academic interventions.
• Helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and resilience.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and helping them return to learning following periods of dysregulation.
• Building positive and consistent relationships with pupils.
• Supporting teachers with classroom and behaviour management.
• Using positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies when required.
• Maintaining clear and consistent boundaries and expectations.
• Following pupils' EHCPs, individual support plans and behaviour strategies.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and therapeutic professionals.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Following safeguarding procedures at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, resilient and passionate about supporting young people.
• Confident working with pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Able to build strong relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Calm and confident when responding to challenging behaviour.
• Able to encourage and motivate pupils who may struggle to engage with education.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Previous experience within SEMH, SEND, PRUs, Alternative Provisions, mainstream schools, youth work, mentoring, residential care or support work would be highly desirable.

Experience with Autism, ADHD, challenging behaviour, trauma, emotional regulation or additional learning needs would also be beneficial.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist setting where pupils receive both academic and therapeutic support tailored to their individual needs.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with pupils and make a genuine difference to their education, confidence, emotional wellbeing and future outcomes.

Timeplan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Timeplan education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.