SEMH LSA - Bushey, Hertsmere

Empowering Learning; Bushey; On-site; GBP 19,372 - 22,140; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive leadership team

Trauma-informed practice

Job summary

Empowering Learning is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist school in Bushey to support pupils with SEND and trauma-informed needs. The role is long-term, full-time, 8:30am–3:30pm, with a daily rate of £105–£120.

You will build trusting relationships, monitor progress, and deliver targeted interventions to promote emotional regulation and resilience in learners. DBS checks and safeguarding are integral to the role.

Qualifications

• Has experience supporting children or young people who have experienced trauma, adversity, attachment difficulties or ACEs.
• Understands how trauma can affect behaviour, emotional regulation and learning.
• Experience working with SEND, SEMH, alternative provision, education, youth work, residential care or children’s services.
• Can build strong, trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Calm, patient and resilient, able to respond positively in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.
• First Aid qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, consistent and trusting relationships with pupils who have experienced trauma and adversity.
• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups, adapting approaches to meet individual needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions to promote emotional regulation, resilience and engagement in learning.
• Help pupils develop social, emotional and life skills for future education and independence.
• Monitor and record progress, contributing to personalised support plans.
• Support teachers in delivering engaging, tailored learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour using a calm, restorative and trauma-informed approach.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Relationship building

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

First Aid certification

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - SEND & Trauma-Informed Practice

Location: Bushey, Hertsmere

Rate: £105 - £120 per day

Contract: long term, full time

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Recruiting on behalf of a specialist alternative provision school in Bushey, Hertsmere.

Are you passionate about supporting young people who have experienced trauma, adversity and barriers to education?

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist alternative provision school for a dedicated and resilient Learning Support Assistant who understands the profound impact trauma can have on a child's emotional wellbeing, behaviour and ability to learn.

This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting children and young people with SEND, SEMH, Autism, ADHD or complex emotional needs, particularly those who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) or significant life challenges. You'll play a vital role in helping pupils feel safe, build trusting relationships and develop the confidence, resilience and life skills needed to succeed.

The Role

• Build positive, consistent and trusting relationships with pupils who have experienced trauma and adversity.
• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions that promote emotional regulation, resilience and positive engagement in learning.
• Help pupils develop social, emotional and life skills to prepare them for future education, employment and independence.
• Monitor and record progress, contributing to personalised support plans.
• Support teachers in delivering engaging, tailored learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour using a calm, restorative and trauma-informed approach.
• Work collaboratively with families and professionals to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.

About You

• Has experience supporting children or young people who have experienced trauma, adversity, attachment difficulties or adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
• Understands how trauma can affect behaviour, emotional regulation and learning.
• Has experience working within SEND, SEMH, alternative provision, education, youth work, residential care or children's services.
• Can build strong, trusting relationships whilst maintaining clear professional boundaries.
• Is calm, patient, resilient and able to respond positively in challenging situations.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.
• Holds a First Aid qualification (desirable).

What You'll Receive

• Pay rate: £105 - £120 per day
• Long term, full-time role.
• Ongoing professional development, including trauma-informed practice.
• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• The opportunity to transform the lives of vulnerable young people every day.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references, right to work verification and all other safer recruitment requirements.

If you have the compassion, resilience and trauma-informed approach needed to help young people overcome barriers and realise their potential, we'd love to hear from you.