Learning Support Assistant - Empower Students (SEMH)

Class Education; Kensworth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Temp-to-perm

Full-time

Long-term position

Job summary

Class Education is recruiting a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school on a temporary-to-permanent basis. You will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support to pupils, helping them engage with learning and develop confidence.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, building positive relationships, managing challenging behaviour, and contributing to a calm, safe and engaging classroom.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH or SEND is beneficial.
• Transferable experience from youth work, care, support work, sports coaching or similar backgrounds is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils across the school.
• Support pupils with their learning, emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and act as a consistent and supportive role model.
• Assist teachers in creating a calm, safe and engaging learning environment.
• Support pupils who may display challenging behaviour using positive strategies.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Work as part of a supportive and experienced team.
• Follow individual support plans and contribute to pupils' wider development.

Skills

Patience

Calm under pressure

Excellent communication

Empathy

Team player

Job description

Class Education is recruiting a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school on a temporary-to-permanent basis. You will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support to pupils, helping them engage with learning and develop confidence.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, building positive relationships, managing challenging behaviour, and contributing to a calm, safe and engaging classroom.