Learning Support Assistant SEN/SEMH

Create Education; City Of London; Vor Ort; GBP 19.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Create Education is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support pupils with SEN and SEMH at a Hackney school. You will provide 1:1 and small‑group support, adapt strategies to individual needs, and help pupils build confidence, independence and social skills.

The role requires calm, patient resilience, strong communication, safeguarding awareness and close collaboration with teachers, SENCOs and support staff to implement tailored support plans.

Qualifikationen

• Experience supporting children with SEN and SEMH.
• Ability to provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach to support.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing.

Aufgaben

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Support pupils academically and pastorally, adapting to individual needs.
• Build positive relationships and encourage engagement in learning.
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour and social development.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and support staff on strategies.
• Help create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage independence and confidence in pupils.

Kenntnisse

1:1 support

Small-group support

SEN/SEMH experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Emotional regulation

Calm, patient, resilient

Ausbildung

Relevant education/training

Tools

Makaton

PECS

Jobbeschreibung

Learning Support Assistant – SEN/SEMH

Location: Hackney, London

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Full-time / Long-term

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) with a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs?

We are currently looking for a dedicated and resilient LSA to join a supportive school setting, working with pupils who have SEN and SEMH needs.

The successful candidate will have experience providing both 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence, independence and social skills.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Support pupils both academically and pastorally, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and encourage engagement in learning.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and social development.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff to implement individual support strategies.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Encourage pupils to develop greater independence and confidence.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as an LSA, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor or similar role.
• Essential: Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs.
• Knowledge of Makaton and/or PECS would be a bonus.
• Experience providing both 1:1 and group support.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach to supporting pupils.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage challenging situations positively and professionally.
• A genuine commitment to helping children achieve their potential.

If you are an experienced LSA who is passionate about making a difference to pupils with SEN and SEMH needs, we'd love to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications