Learning Support Assistant

Senploy; Warwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant for a long-term supply placement at a specialist secondary school in Warwick. The school supports Years 7-11 pupils with SEMH/EHCP needs in a nurturing, pastoral-led setting.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help implement EHCP targets, support literacy and numeracy, and work with the pastoral team to maintain a calm, structured classroom. DBS Update Service required; immediate start; weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Learning Mentor, or similar role
• Patient, resilient, and confident working with young people who may present challenging behaviour
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
• Available for a full-time, long-term supply placement

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH and/or SEN
• Help implement strategies and targets set out in EHCPs
• Support literacy, numeracy, and access to the wider curriculum
• Build trusted relationships to help students feel safe and supported
• Support the management of behaviour using de-escalation and nurture-based approaches
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral team to support each student's plan
• Contribute to a calm, structured, and encouraging classroom environment

Job description

Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant

Warwick

Location: Warwick, Warwickshire

Salary: £110 - £140 per day (dependent on experience)

Contract: Full-time, Supply - long-term placement

Sector: Education - Secondary / SEN / SEMH

Start Date: Immediate

Closing Date: 18th September 2026

The Role

We are recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant for a long-term supply placement at a specialist secondary school in Warwick. The school supports students in Years 7-11 who are currently unable to access mainstream education, many of whom hold Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). This is an excellent opportunity for a TA or LSA who enjoys building trusted relationships with young people and wants hands‑on experience in a nurturing, pastoral‑led SEMH environment. Class sizes are small and the focus is on helping students rebuild confidence, engagement, and a positive relationship with education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and/or SEN
• Help implement strategies and targets set out in students' EHCPs
• Support literacy, numeracy, and access to the wider curriculum
• Build trusted, consistent relationships to help students feel safe and supported
• Support the management of behaviour using de‑escalation and nurture‑based approaches
• Work closely with teachers and the pastoral team to support each student's individual plan
• Contribute to a calm, structured, and encouraging classroom environment

About You

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Learning Mentor, or similar role
• Experience supporting students with SEN and/or SEMH is desirable but not essential
• Patient, resilient, and confident working with young people who may present challenging behaviour
• A genuine interest in pastoral care and helping students overcome barriers to learning
• Available for a full-time, long-term supply placement
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

What's On Offer

• £110 - £140 per day, depending on experience
• Full-time hours on a long-term supply basis, with the security of ongoing work
• Experience in a specialist secondary/SEMH setting - valuable for anyone considering a future in SEN
• Supportive school team and a dedicated consultant on hand throughout your placement
• Weekly pay through your recruitment consultancy