SEN TA Learning Support Assistant- SEMH & SLD

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their SEMH/SLD provision in Hinckley. This role focuses on providing essential support to students with social and emotional mental health needs, fostering strong relationships, and creating a nurturing environment. You will engage with students aged 11 to 19, delivering tailored support and helping them thrive academically and socially. If you are passionate about making a difference and have experience with challenging behaviour, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Benefits

Referral Bonus

Assistance with DBS Check

Qualifications

• Experience working with challenging behaviour in educational settings.
• Personal experience with mental health, SLD, PMLD, and Autism is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 behaviour support to pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Implementing proactive behaviour management strategies.
• Delivering numeracy and literacy booster sessions.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Empathy

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Teaching Assistant - Level 2 Qualification

Job description

Job Title: SEN TA Learning Support Assistant - SEMH & SLD

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant - Social and Emotional Mental Health / Behavioural needs

Location: Hinckley

Salary Scale: £90 - 100 a day

Contract Type: Temp – Perm and D2D

We are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our specialist SEMH/SLD provision in Hinckley. As a Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to use restorative practices to support students in their social and emotional development.

We believe that empathy is crucial when working with young people, and we encourage staff to build strong relationships from the start. Your role will focus on establishing these relationships while demonstrating academic potential and social maturity.

Our SEMH/SLD provision is committed to helping every student succeed, regardless of background. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where students can grow and thrive, and we seek someone who shares these values and passion for supporting young people.

About the role:

• Providing 1:1 behaviour support to pupils with challenging behaviour and SEN needs, including SLD and PMLD.
• Implementing structures to manage behaviour proactively and engagingly.
• Acting as a positive role model and providing nurture support.
• Delivering numeracy and literacy booster sessions outside the classroom.
• De-escalating volatile situations.
• Supporting students across primary ages, from 11 to 19 years old.
• Personal care is mandatory in this role.
• Demonstrating resilience and adaptability to handle emotional and behavioural challenges.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with challenging behaviour in educational or support settings. Personal experience with challenging behaviour, mental health, SLD, PMLD, and Autism is encouraged.

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS Child and Adult Check – must be on the update service. Assistance with DBS is available if needed.
• Two references are required to clear your file with GSL.
• Teaching Assistant – Level 2 Qualification or equivalent.

GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to relevant checks. Our advertised roles reflect actual vacancies at our client schools.

This is a temporary role but may become permanent for the right candidate.

For more information, please contact Sharan at 07950730581 or [e-mail]

Referral Bonus: We offer a £100 referral bonus for every candidate referred to us (Ts & Cs apply).