Learning Support Assistant - SEMH. Job in Rugby Education & Training Jobs

GSL Education - Leicester; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialized education provider in Rugby is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support students with social and emotional mental health needs. The role involves providing one-on-one behavior support, nurturing relationships, and implementing strategies to manage challenging behaviors. Ideal candidates should have experience in educational settings, particularly with mental health challenges. This temporary position can lead to a permanent role for the right individual. Competitive daily rates apply.

Benefits

£100 referral bonus

Support with DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience working in an educational or support setting.
• Personal experience with mental health issues is a plus.
• Enhanced DBS Child and Adult Check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 behavior support to pupils.
• Implement structures to manage challenging behavior.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Provide literacy and numeracy booster sessions.
• De-escalate volatile situations.
• Support pupils aged 11 to 19 years old.
• Perform personal care duties as needed.

Skills

Experience with challenging behavior

Communication skills

Empathy

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2 Qualification or similar

Job description

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant – Social and Emotional Mental Health / Behavioural needs
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
Salary Scale: £90 - £95 a day
Contract type: Day to Day Cover, Short and Long Term – starting ASAP

We are currently seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join our specialist SEMH/SLD provision in Rugby. As a Teaching Assistant in our provision, you will have the opportunity to use restorative practices to support our students in their social and emotional development.

We believe that empathy is of the utmost importance when working with young people, and we encourage our staff to build strong relationships with our students from the very beginning. In your role you will focus on building these relationships in the first weeks, while also displaying academic potential and social maturity.

At our SEMH/SLD provision we believe that every student has the potential to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where our students can grow and thrive, and we are looking for someone who shares our values and passion for supporting young people.

About the role:

• Providing 1:1 behaviour support to pupils with challenging behaviour and SEN requirements including SLD and PMLD.
• Implementing appropriate structures to manage challenging behaviour, always being pro‑active and engaging.
• Acting like a positive role model and providing nurturing support.
• Providing numeracy and literacy booster sessions out of the classroom.
• De‑escalating heightened and volatile situations.
• Supporting pupils across primary ages 11 to 19 years old.
• Personal care is mandatory within this school.
• Resilience and adaptability to deal with a variety of emotional and behavioural challenges.

The ideal candidate should have experience working with challenging behaviour in an educational or support setting.

Candidates who have personal experience working with challenging behaviour, mental health, SLD, PMLD and autism are encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS Child and Adult Check – must be on the update service (we can assist you with a DBS if you do not have one).
• 2 references are a must in order to clear your file with GSL.
• Teaching Assistant Level 2 Qualification or similar.

GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All our roles are subject to relevant checks and procedures. Our advertised teaching roles relate to real vacancies that exist at our client schools.

This is a temp role but will become permanent for the right candidate.

For further information on the role, please contact Sharan on the phone number removed or the URL removed.

We offer a £100 referral bonus for every candidate referred to us. (Ts & Cs apply)