Teaching Assistant - Immediate start

NextGen Teachers - South East; Broadfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educational roles is seeking a calm and patient Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a KS3 pupil facing challenges in school engagement. The ideal candidate should have experience in youth work or social care, be skilled in building rapport, and able to apply emotional de-escalation techniques. This role is crucial for helping the pupil regain confidence and successfully re-engage with school life.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work, social care, or mentoring.
• Ability to stay calm during emotional dysregulation.
• Willingness to apply for an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a KS3 pupil.
• Use calm communication strategies to ease anxiety.
• Work with families and SEN teams for support.

Skills

Patient

Compassionate

Emotionally attuned

Skilled at building rapport

Confident using de-escalation techniques

Job description

We're seeking a calm, patient Learning Support Assistant to provide consistent 1:1 support for a KS3 pupil who is currently finding school and lesson engagement challenging. The school are looking for a LSA who can build trust, reduce anxiety, and help the pupil feel emotionally safe enough to rejoin daily routines at their own pace.

This TA role is well suited to candidates from youth work, social care, counselling, behaviour support, mentoring, or those with Team Teach/positive behaviour training.

The Role

• Offer steady, relational 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Use calm communication to ease anxiety and encourage participation
• Support the pupil during moments of withdrawal, refusal or overwhelm
• Build confidence through small, achievable steps
• Encourage school attendance, movement around the site, and gradual lesson re-engagement
• Work closely with the family and SEN teams to provide joined-up support

What We're Looking For

• Patient, compassionate and emotionally attuned Learning Support Assistant
• Able to stay calm and grounded during periods of dysregulation
• Skilled at building rapport and meeting young people at their level
• Confident using de‑escalation and relational approaches
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

Why This Role Matters

Your presence will help a young person feel safe, supported and understood-creating the foundations they need to rebuild confidence and re‑engage with school life.

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