Learning Support Assistant. Job in Amersham Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Amersham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support company is seeking experienced Learning Support Assistants and Teaching Assistants for an Ofsted 'Outstanding' school in Amersham. Successful candidates will support students with Special Educational Needs and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, with opportunities for professional development through over 2500 free CPD courses offered. The role begins in June 2025, providing a rewarding opportunity to impact students' education positively.

Benefits

In-house training

Free CPD courses

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Experience supporting Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH).
• Enhanced DBS Checked, with valid subscription to the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Providing tailored 1:1 support within the classroom setting.
• Engaging in positive behavior management strategies.

Skills

Positive Behaviour Management Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Degree Level Qualification

Job description

Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant - Experienced School Support Staff required in Amersham, Buckinghamshire - Do you hold experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and/or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? - Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant seeking new and rewarding opportunities within education?

Tradewind are currently supporting and working collaboratively with an Ofsted 'Outstanding' School in Amersham, Buckinghamshire that cater for both Primary and Secondary aged pupils who require 1:1 support, tailored to their direct needs. The School are seeking new support staff members, with opportunities for Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant and more, beginning as soon as June 2025.

Do you meet the required criteria for this role?

• Ideally qualified at degree level - desirable, not essential to those with child-based experience.
• Child-Based Work Experience - ideally within an educational setting.
• Positive Behaviour Management Skills.
• Experience supporting Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Experience supporting Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH).
• SEN-specific qualifications (desirable).
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Enhanced DBS Checked, with valid subscription to the Update Service (or willing to apply for this).
• Based within Amersham, or reliably commutable to this area.

Support Staff Roles within this school include

• Learning Support Assistant
• Teaching Assistant
• Behaviour Mentor
• Intervention Leads

Successful applicants will join an engaging, enthusiastic and supportive school who are recognised directly for their tailored and structured support for SEN and SEMH pupils - The school offer in-house training, with support through Tradewind, with over 2500 FREE relevant CPD courses to further develop your educational career.

Find out more regarding this role by sending your CV to (url removed) or by giving Charlie a call at (phone number removed).