SEMH Learning Support Assistant

EdEx - Education Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 22,050 - 26,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive working environment

Job summary

A diverse secondary school in Westminster is looking for a SEMH Learning Support Assistant to support students with additional needs. The role requires strong communication skills and a genuine interest in education. The successful candidate will join a supportive team and have opportunities for professional development, starting in September 2025 with a salary of £24,500 per annum.

Qualifications

• Hardworking and reliable, able to work with pupils across KS3–KS5.
• Interest in pursuing a career in education.
• Experience or awareness of young people with barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils with SEND and/or Social Inclusion needs.
• Facilitate differentiation of tasks for students.
• Engage in high-quality CPD opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Flexibility

Passion for education

Education

Psychology graduates or related fields

Job description

Be among the first 25 applicants

Overview

A friendly and diverse Secondary School in Westminster is searching for a SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join their friendly, supportive, and successful team. This role will begin ASAP, supporting pupils across KS3, KS4 and KS5 with students requiring additional support due to various SEND/SEMH needs.

Base pay range — This range is provided by EdEx - Education Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils with SEND and/or Social Inclusion needs
• Work alongside a supportive, friendly, and determined inclusion staff
• Facilitate the differentiation of tasks for students
• Work with small groups or individual students on specific tasks
• Engage with high-quality and bespoke CPD provided
• Support an outgoing graduate ready for the next stage of their career
• Be hardworking, committed, and excited to help all pupils flourish
• Demonstrate flexibility, open-mindedness, and strong communication skills
• Show genuine passion for working in education
• Possess experience or awareness of young people with possible barriers to learning

Qualifications and characteristics

• Psychology graduates or related fields interested in Education, Therapy, Psychological Research, Mental Health, Speech and Language, and related areas
• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in education
• Hardworking, reliable, and able to work effectively with pupils across KS3–KS5
• Ability to work within an inclusion team and with teachers and SLT

About the School

• Modern secondary school with excellent facilities
• Located in Westminster with good public transport access
• Plenty of CPD opportunities

Role details

• Position: SEMH Learning Support Assistant
• Salary: £24,500 per annum
• Starting: September 2025

If you are interested in this SEMH Learning Support Assistant role, apply now. Send your CV to Becca at EdEx and you will be contacted by your personal consultant if shortlisted.