Graduate - Learning Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Swindon is seeking a passionate graduate for the role of Learning Support Assistant. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to support vulnerable children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, gaining invaluable experience in child psychology and therapeutic techniques. The role involves engaging students through creative lessons and providing emotional and academic support.

Qualifications

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Help deliver interventions focused on emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide support both in and outside the classroom.
• Engage students through creative methods like music and art.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Empathy

Education

Graduate

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a recent Graduate? Are you looking to build your experience supporting vulnerable or at-risk children? Are you friendly and creative?

A specialist school, located in Swindon, are looking for a passionate graduate to join their growing team as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA). You will play a pivotal role in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping to create an inclusive environment where every student can thrive. This is a fantastic platform if you are looking to build a career in psychology, neurodiversity and mental health.

The pupils at this school range from 3 to 16 years and have learning difficulties, communication challenges and mental health needs. As an LSA, you will provided support both in and outside the classroom, helping each pupil to progress emotionally, socially and academically. You will also help deliver interventions focused around emotional regulation and promoting self-expression.

The school uses creative methods to engage the students so expect lessons in music, cooking, drama, dance and art! Sensory learning and restorative practices are also key parts of the curriculum – as an LSA, you will help support with this, as well as rolling out other therapeutic techniques, often used in child psychology.

If you are a recent graduate and you are considering a career in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy, then this is a great place to start! Not only will you gain invaluable experience working with children with autism, learning difficulties and communication needs, you will also work alongside a multidisciplinary team of qualified therapists and SEN specialists.

Key Information

*Graduate – Learning Support Assistant
*Full Time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
*£85 to £95 per day
*Swindon