SEN Learning Support Assistant — Build Confidence & Inclusion

Tradewind Recruitment; Thanet District; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Whitstable are helping specialist SEN schools across Thanet recruit Learning Support Assistants to support children with Autism, SEMH, and other needs.

This role involves assisting with learning, building relationships, and providing emotional support in a busy school environment. Immediate start and long-term opportunities are available, with competitive daily pay between £93 and £100.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and resilient with a genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Confident building relationships with children and teenagers.
• Positive and adaptable, able to respond calmly to different situations.
• Reliable and committed to supporting students long-term.
• Interested in developing a career within SEN education.
• Transferable skills from care, youth work, mentoring or sports roles welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning, communication and personal development.
• Build positive relationships and foster inclusive classroom environments.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging activities.
• Provide emotional and behavioural support where needed.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Work as part of a team of teachers, therapists and support staff.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Relationship-building

Adaptability

Reliability

SEN education interest

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment in Whitstable are helping specialist SEN schools across Thanet recruit Learning Support Assistants to support children with Autism, SEMH, and other needs.

This role involves assisting with learning, building relationships, and providing emotional support in a busy school environment. Immediate start and long-term opportunities are available, with competitive daily pay between £93 and £100.