Flexible Learning Support Assistant for SEND & SEMH

Ripple Education; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay and holiday pay

Flexible and long-term opportunities

Access to specialist training and PD

Friendly, supportive team

Support from experienced teachers and

Placements matched to your skills

Job summary

Ripple Education is a local education recruitment agency working with schools, nurseries and specialist settings across the North East. We are looking for Learning Support Assistants who can build positive relationships with young people and help them engage with education, including those with SEMH or SEND needs.

Opportunities include full-time, part-time, flexible and ad hoc placements. Weekly pay and holiday pay, specialist training, supportive team and matched placements are offered to help

Qualifications

• Relevant experience supporting children or young people.
• Calm, consistent and compassionate approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining boundaries.
• Confidence supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Good safeguarding understanding.
• Resilience and flexibility to adapt approaches.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support.
• Support pupils with learning and emotional development.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and engagement with education.
• Assist teachers in delivering structured lessons and interventions.
• Build trusted relationships with young people.
• Follow safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Relationship building

Boundary setting

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexible/adaptive

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Ripple Education is a local education recruitment agency working with schools, nurseries and specialist settings across the North East. We are looking for Learning Support Assistants who can build positive relationships with young people and help them engage with education, including those with SEMH or SEND needs.

Opportunities include full-time, part-time, flexible and ad hoc placements. Weekly pay and holiday pay, specialist training, supportive team and matched placements are offered to help