Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant - Excellent SEMH School

Senploy; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Luma Education Recruitment is recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant for a long-term supply placement at a specialist secondary school in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. The role focuses on supporting students with SEN and SEMH to access lessons and the wider curriculum.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant, with a patient, nurturing approach and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEN/SEMH in a secondary setting.
• Ability to deliver 1:1 and small-group support to learners.
• Experience using nurturing behaviour management approaches.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work in a long-term supply role.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEN/SEMH needs
• Help students access lessons and the wider curriculum
• Support development of confidence, engagement and independence
• Build positive relationships with students and staff
• Support behaviour using calm, nurturing approaches
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral teams
• Help create a safe, structured learning environment
• Prior experience in similar roles is desirable

Skills

SEN/SEMH experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Strong communication

Teamwork

Job description

Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant - Excellent SEMH School

Luma Education Recruitment is recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant for a long-term supply placement at a specialist secondary school in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

The school supports young people who may have SEN, SEMH and additional learning needs, providing a structured, supportive environment for students who may have experienced barriers to accessing mainstream education.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Learning Mentor or Behaviour Support Worker who enjoys building positive relationships with young people and wants to work in a nurturing and inclusive school environment.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEN and/or SEMH needs
• Support students to access lessons and the wider curriculum
• Help develop students' confidence, engagement and independence
• Build positive and consistent relationships with young people
• Support behaviour using calm, positive and nurturing approaches
• Work closely with teachers and the wider pastoral and support team
• Help create a safe, structured and encouraging learning environment
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Learning Mentor, Behaviour Support Worker or similar
• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH or additional needs is desirable
• Patient, resilient and confident when supporting young people with challenging behaviour
• A positive and nurturing approach to supporting students
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Available for full-time, long-term work
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
• Full-time, long-term supply placement
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a specialist SEN/SEMH secondary setting
• Supportive school environment
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Weekly pay through Luma Education Recruitment

This role is being handled confidentially on behalf of the school by Luma Education Recruitment.

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