SEMH Learning Support Assistant — Empowering Students

Simply Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Simply Education Ltd is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Practitioner to join our independent special needs day school, supporting KS3–KS5 students with SEMH, ASD and other complex needs.

You will help create a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment and work with colleagues to ensure every student can achieve their personal, social and academic potential by building trusting, individualized supports grounded in Attachment Theory.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with challenging or complex behaviour.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Calm, patient, flexible and resilient in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students academically and behaviourally.
• Help create a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff to help students reach their potential.

Skills

SEMH/SEND experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patience

Resilience

Job description

Simply Education Ltd is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Practitioner to join our independent special needs day school, supporting KS3–KS5 students with SEMH, ASD and other complex needs.

You will help create a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment and work with colleagues to ensure every student can achieve their personal, social and academic potential by building trusting, individualized supports grounded in Attachment Theory.