Secondary Learning Support Assistant (SEMH)

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is looking for a dedicated Secondary Learning Support Assistant to provide support for SEMH and ASD students in Swindon. This full-time role involves direct engagement with students to enhance their educational experience and tackle challenges effectively within a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job roles

Support during clearance and onboarding

Interview preparation assistance

Statutory employment rights

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH/ASD students.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour effectively.
• Flexibility and adaptability in approach.

Responsibilities

• Support students across KS3-KS4 in various subjects.
• Provide 1-1 as well as classroom support.
• Engage with students on personal and educational levels.

Skills

Working with SEMH

Adaptability

Confidence in Challenging Behaviour

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Client:

Long-term Teachers Ltd

Location:

Swindon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Secondary Learning Support Assistant (SEMH)

• KS3 & KS4
• SEMH & ASD students
• Full-Time
• Swindon (SN2)
• 8:30am - 4:15pm

Long-term Teachers are working closely with a brilliant Special secondary school in Swindon. They are looking for an LSA to join the team in providing support across a range of different classes (KS3-KS4).

The school do vital work for families in the area, looking after students with Social, Emotional & Mental health (SEMH) & ASD. Having placed a number of full-time staff at the school over the years, I can confidently say how brilliant a school they are and how well they support their staff. The work is challenging but incredibly rewarding.

The Role

This role is ideally for someone looking for a full-time/long-term position as consistency for the students is very important. Due to the needs of the students it is imperative that you have had experience working with challenging behaviour, ideally in a school setting.

This role is incredibly varied but it will involve classroom support as well as 1-1 support. Due to them being a secondary school, it helps if there are a few subjects that you specialise in (as you would be prioritised for these subjects).

You will be expected to:

• Be adaptable and flexible around the needs of the pupils.
• Have experience of working with SEMH/ASD.
• Feel confident in dealing with challenging behaviour.
• Support students on a personal level as well as educational.
• Proactively support the class teachers.

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance Team.

In addition you will receive:

- Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

- Permanent job roles

- Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process

- Working to Agency Workers Regulations

- Interview preparation, advice and support

- Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay