Learning Support Assistant (SEMH)

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Weekly pay

CPD access via The National College

Dedicated consultant support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (SEMH) to support pupils with SEMH needs in Shepway and surrounding areas. The role involves keeping learners engaged, supporting emotional regulation, and assisting with dynamic activities in classrooms.

Ideal candidates are caring, resilient and able to build trust with students. Immediate start, full-time and part-time options available, with weekly pay and CPD access.

Qualifications

• The right to work in the UK.
• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• DBS cost (£62) reimbursed after you have completed 20 days of work with Tradewind Recruitment.
• Experience in schools, care, youth work, sports coaching or related roles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support a young person to stay engaged during lessons.
• Help pupils manage emotions using positive behaviour strategies.
• Encourage confidence, independence and self-esteem.
• Work one-to-one with pupils or support small groups.
• Assist teachers in delivering creative and engaging learning activities.
• Act as a positive role model inside and outside the classroom.

Skills

Caring

Resilient

Trust building

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (SEMH)

Location: Shepway and surrounding areas (Folkestone, Hythe, New Romney, Lydd and nearby villages). Pay: £92.56 - £95.00 per day (Weekly Pay, Pension & Free CPD). Hours: Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available. Start Date: Immediate and ongoing vacancies.

Looking for a role where no two days are the same? Some children simply need the right person to believe in them. At Tradewind Recruitment, we're partnering with specialist schools and alternative provisions across Shepway that support pupils who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We're looking for caring, resilient individuals who can build trust, encourage confidence and help young people re-engage with education. Whether you have experience in schools, care, youth work, sports coaching or simply have the right attitude and a genuine passion for helping others, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting a young person to stay engaged during lessons.
• Helping pupils manage their emotions using positive behaviour strategies.
• Encouraging confidence, independence and self-esteem.
• Working one-to-one with pupils or supporting small groups.
• Assisting teachers in delivering creative and engaging learning activities.
• Acting as a positive role model both inside and outside the classroom.
• Celebrating every achievement, no matter how small.

Your support can have a life-changing impact on a young person's education and future.

Who You'll Be Supporting

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Trauma and attachment-related needs
• Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties
• Behavioural challenges that require patient and consistent support

Full guidance and support will be provided by experienced school staff.

Who This Role Would Suit

• Teaching Assistants
• Youth Workers
• Residential Care Workers
• Support Workers
• Sports Coaches
• Psychology or Criminology Graduates
• Social Work Graduates
• Anyone with experience supporting children, teenagers or vulnerable adults

Above all, we're looking for people who are compassionate, reliable and committed to helping young people succeed.

Why Join Tradewind Recruitment?

• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Long-term placements with the potential to secure permanent employment.
• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly.
• Free access to accredited CPD through The National College.
• A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience for careers in teaching, psychology, therapy, social care and youth work.

What You'll Need

The right to work in the UK.

An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

If required, we'll reimburse the cost of your new DBS (£62) after you have completed 20 days of work with Tradewind Recruitment.