SEMH-Focused LSA (Lewisham, Temp-to-Perm)

Ribbons & Reeves; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribbons & Reeves is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a Pupil Referral Unit in Lewisham. The role offers a temp-to-perm pathway and a small class size of seven pupils, with subject-specific teaching and a supportive leadership team.

You will work with teachers to support pupils across multiple subjects, focusing on SEMH needs, behaviour management and re-engagement with learning. Previous PRU/AP/SEMH experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in working with children or young people.
• Ability to support across multiple subjects and manage challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across a range of subject-specific lessons
• Provide one-to-one and small-group learning support
• Help pupils remain focused, engaged and ready to learn
• Support pupils with SEMH, behavioural and additional learning needs
• Build positive relationships while maintaining boundaries
• Assist teachers with differentiated activities and classroom resources
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and confidence
• Encourage independence, resilience and positive attitudes towards learning
• Contribute to individual pupil support and progress
• Work closely with teaching, pastoral and SEN teams

Skills

SEMH support

Behaviour management

Multi-subject support

Relationship building

Patience

Job description

Ribbons & Reeves is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a Pupil Referral Unit in Lewisham. The role offers a temp-to-perm pathway and a small class size of seven pupils, with subject-specific teaching and a supportive leadership team.

You will work with teachers to support pupils across multiple subjects, focusing on SEMH needs, behaviour management and re-engagement with learning. Previous PRU/AP/SEMH experience is advantageous.