Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational support organization in East Sussex is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a Year 3/4 class. This role involves supporting pupils academically and emotionally, requiring energy, resilience, and positive behaviour management skills. Ideal candidates will be bubbly and engaging, capable of remaining calm under pressure, and motivated to help children feel safe and supported. The position offers ongoing guidance and training in SEMH and behaviour management, making a significant impact in the classroom.

Benefits

Supportive and experienced team

Ongoing training and guidance in SEMH

Potential for permanent role

Qualifications

• Confident managing behaviour in a calm but firm way.
• Energetic and enthusiastic personality.
• Experience in SEMH, SEND, or similar desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in a Year 3/4 class throughout the school day.
• Help children manage behaviour positively.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Work closely with teaching staff and pastoral team.

Skills

Positive behaviour management

Emotional resilience

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – Year 3/4 (SEMH Setting)

East Sussex | Full-Time | Term-Time

Teaching Personnel are working with a specialist SEMH school in East Sussex that supports both primary and secondary pupils who require a highly relational, emotionally informed approach to education.

The school is currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work within a Year 3/4 class. This is a hands‑on, high‑energy role suited to someone who brings positivity, resilience and strong behaviour management skills into the classroom every day.

Behaviour can be challenging at times, so this role is best suited to someone who is confident, proactive and able to remain calm, consistent and upbeat under pressure.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils both academically and emotionally. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils within a Year 3/4 class throughout the school day
• Helping children regulate emotions and manage behaviour in a positive, consistent way
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils who may struggle with boundaries or engagement
• Supporting learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher
• Encouraging positive behaviour, social skills and classroom routines
• Being an active, visible presence in the classroom — offering encouragement, structure and energy
• Working closely with teaching staff and the wider pastoral team

This is not a desk‑based role — you will be fully involved in the daily life of the classroom.

Who This Role Will Suit

This role is about energy and emotional resilience, as much as experience.

You’ll be a strong fit if you are:

• Naturally bubbly, enthusiastic and engaging
• Confident managing behaviour in a calm but firm way
• Emotionally resilient and able to reset quickly after challenging moments
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, sometimes unpredictable environment
• Motivated by helping children feel safe, supported and successful

Experience in SEMH, SEND, youth work, care, sports coaching or similar settings is desirable but not essential. Attitude, presence and consistency matter most.

What the School Offers

• A supportive, experienced staff team
• Clear behaviour systems and strong leadership support
• Ongoing guidance and training in SEMH and behaviour management
• A setting where staff work closely together and support one another
• A role where your personality and consistency make a real difference

Additional Information

• A Child‑only DBS on the Update Service is preferred, or willingness to apply
• Full‑time, term‑time role
• Immediate or January start available

Apply Today

If you are energetic, resilient and passionate about supporting children who need strong, consistent adults around them, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this Learning Support Assistant role within a specialist SEMH setting in East Sussex.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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