Empathetic LSA for Mental Health & SEMH Support

Protocol Education Limited; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Meaningful impact

Full-time role

Agency support

Job summary

Big Creative Academy in Walthamstow is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support students with mental health needs, SEMH, and self-harm behaviours. This full-time role offers immediate start and ongoing Protocol Education support.

The successful candidate will bring calm empathy, strong relationship skills, and previous experience in education or youth support settings to help pupils thrive in a creative school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with mental health needs.
• Experience working with SEMH students and/or self-harm behaviours.
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Previous experience in education, youth work, care, support work, or similar settings.

Skills

Experience with mental health needs

SEMH experience/self-harm behaviours

Calm empathetic approach

Relationship-building skills

Education/youth work experience

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

Big Creative Academy in Walthamstow is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support students with mental health needs, SEMH, and self-harm behaviours. This full-time role offers immediate start and ongoing Protocol Education support.

The successful candidate will bring calm empathy, strong relationship skills, and previous experience in education or youth support settings to help pupils thrive in a creative school environment.