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Luma Education Recruitment Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Luma Education Recruitment are seeking caring, resilient Learning Support Assistants to join a small independent SEMH school near Plymouth. This long-term, temp-to-perm role supports pupils aged 9–14 with SEMH needs in a therapeutic setting.

You will work with a dedicated team to help pupils manage anxiety and develop social, emotional and academic skills, mainly at primary level, in a calm and safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEND or SEMH needs.
• Patient, resilient and calm under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable with a positive, encouraging attitude.
• Able to commute to a rural location near Plymouth; driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in class and small groups with experienced educators.
• Help pupils manage anxiety, dysregulation and sensory needs using calm strategies.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support social, emotional and academic development (mainly primary level).
• Help maintain a calm, safe and positive learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding and behaviour policies.

Skills

SEN experience

SEMH understanding

Patience

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Job description

Luma Education Recruitment are seeking caring, resilient Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join a small independent SEMH school in the Plymouth area. This long-term, temp-to-perm Teaching Assistant role is in a nurturing, therapeutic setting, supporting pupils aged 9–14 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

About the School:

Our client is a not-for-profit independent SEMH school with a trauma-informed, therapeutic approach. It puts pupils' emotional wellbeing first and academic learning second, helping young people who have struggled in mainstream education to feel safe, settled and ready to learn. Pupils have needs including anxiety, emotional dysregulation and sensory needs.

Classes are very small and the staff team is close-knit, with very low staff turnover. The school is in high demand, with waiting lists for places, and has recently opened a new site. It is now recruiting several Learning Support Assistants to grow its team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in class and in small groups, alongside experienced therapeutic educators
• Help pupils manage anxiety, dysregulation and sensory needs using calm, consistent strategies
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Support pupils' social, emotional and academic development (mainly primary-level learning)
• Help maintain a calm, safe and positive learning environment
• Follow the school's safeguarding and behaviour policies

Requirements:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEND or SEMH needs (in a school, youth work, care or similar setting)
• Patient, resilient and calm under pressure
• Passionate about helping young people who have struggled in mainstream education
• Flexible and adaptable, with a positive, encouraging attitude
• Able to commute to a rural location near Plymouth (a driving licence is desirable)
• Trauma-informed, Thrive or Team Teach training desirable but not essential
• Enhanced DBS (on Update Service) required prior to starting
• Competitive daily rate (£115–£140) DOE with weekly payments
• Clear route to a permanent position with the school
• Small, supportive team with very low staff turnover
• Efficient registration process and expert payroll support
• CPD and ongoing training opportunities
• Dedicated consultants helping you find the best roles

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage – Competitive rate (dependent on experience)

About Luma Education Recruitment:

Luma Education Recruitment connects talented teachers and support staff with schools across the UK. We specialise in a wide range of roles, from Teaching Assistants to Headteachers, ensuring you find the right position for your skills and experience.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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