Learning Support Assistant - SEMH

Aspire People; Stotfold; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 23.000; Tempo pieno

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Aspire People is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for a full-time, temp-perm role in Stotfold. You will work closely with pupils and staff in a SEMH/PRU setting to create a safe, encouraging learning environment.

The role focuses on supporting pupils who may have experienced trauma or adversity, building trust, and helping develop emotional regulation and confidence. Join a team that values relationships and progress.

Competenze

• Experience working with SEMH/PRU settings is beneficial.
• Ability to stay calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Mansioni

• Support pupils and staff to create a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Build trusting relationships to help pupils engage with learning.
• Support pupils who have experienced trauma or adversity.
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation and confidence.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to maintain calm, consistent boundaries.

Conoscenze

Trauma-informed

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Boundary setting

Team player

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Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Full Time

Location: Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm

Contract: Full-time (Temp-Perm)

Start Date: Immediate Start

Make a difference. Build relationships. Change lives.

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers, recognise their potential and achieve things they may never have thought possible?

We are looking for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) / Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) setting in Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who may have experienced challenges with education, relationships, emotional regulation and their wider lives.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils and teaching staff to create a safe, supportive and positive learning environment where every young person feels valued, understood and encouraged to succeed.

You will support pupils who may have experienced trauma, adversity or disrupted educational experiences. Building trust, developing positive relationships and helping pupils feel safe enough to engage with learning will be at the heart of your role.

No two days will necessarily be the same. Some days will involve celebrating significant achievements, while others may require patience, flexibility and resilience. However, the opportunity to see a young person grow in confidence, develop their emotional regulation and begin to believe in themselves makes this a hugely fulfilling role.

What We Are Looking For

We are particularly interested in individuals who:

• Have a genuine passion for supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Understand the importance of a trauma-informed approach and recognise that behaviour is often a form of communication.
• Can demonstrate empathy, patience, compassion and emotional resilience.
• Understand the importance of building trusting, consistent and positive relationships.
• Can remain calm, positive and supportive when faced with challenging situations.
• Are confident in setting appropriate boundaries while maintaining warmth and understanding.
• Can adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of different pupils.
• Are enthusiastic about helping young people develop confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning.
• Work well as part of a supportive, collaborative team.

Experience working in an SEMH, PRU, special educational needs or similar setting would be beneficial. However, above all, we are looking for the right attitude, values and willingness to make a difference.

What Makes This Role So Rewarding?

Working in an SEMH setting is about so much more than supporting pupils in the classroom.

It is about being the person who helps a young person feel safe when they are struggling, the person who celebrates the small victories that others might overlook, and the person who continues to believe in them even when they find it difficult to believe in themselves.

You could be helping a pupil develop the confidence to try something new, supporting them to manage difficult emotions, or helping them experience positive relationships and success in education for the first time.

Sometimes the biggest achievements aren't measured in grades, but in confidence, trust, resilience and the ability to believe in a brighter future.

If you are someone who believes every young person deserves to feel understood, supported and given the opportunity to succeed, this could be the perfect role for you.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm

Full-time position

If you are compassionate, resilient and motivated by the opportunity to change young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Join a setting where relationships matter, progress is celebrated and every small step forward makes a difference.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.