SEN & SEMH Learning Support Assistants

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Newbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency seeks Learning Support Assistants for an immediate start at a special school near Newbury. Candidates will provide vital 1-1 support to ASD and SEMH students, enhancing their educational experience. The position offers opportunities for growth and fulfillment within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent roles

Support during clearance and onboarding

Employment rights such as sick pay, holiday pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a special school or with SEMH students preferred.
• Strong communication skills and adaptability.
• Commitment to improving children's lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 support to students in classroom settings.
• Assist students with challenging behavior.
• Collaborate with educators to enhance learning experiences.

Skills

Resilience

Proactivity

Positive attitude

De-escalation experience

Job description

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Client:

Long-term Teachers Ltd

Location:

Newbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

• Special School
• Immediate start
• ASD & SEMH students
• Primary setting

We're working on behalf of a truly brilliant special school on the outskirts of Newbury, seeking SEN & SEMH Learning Support Assistants for an immediate start.

The school has a number of opportunities due to increased student numbers, making this an exciting time to join. Currently, two LSAs are working long-term at the school and highly praise the staff and rewarding work environment.

The role

The primary responsibility of the LSA is to provide 1-1 support to students in classroom settings. Some students may exhibit challenging behavior, so experience in de-escalation is important.

You should be resilient, proactive, positive, and committed to improving these children's lives. Experience in a special school environment is preferred, but applications from support workers with SEMH experience are also welcome.

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with nurseries, primary, secondary, and special schools.

Our aim is to provide a transparent, straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role.

We prioritize excellent support, listening, and valuing our candidates. Your dedicated consultant will understand your experience and preferences, providing regular updates and tailored role suggestions.

As proud REC members, we adhere to high compliance standards, offering support through the clearance process with your dedicated in-house compliance team.

Additional benefits include:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent roles
• Support during clearance and onboarding
• Agency Workers Regulations compliance
• Interview preparation and advice
• Employment rights such as sick pay, holiday pay, maternity, and paternity pay