Temp-to-Perm SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Class Education; Pulloxhill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start available

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Full-time, long-term position

Support from a dedicated Class Educat​

Rewarding role making a difference to

Job summary

Class Education is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEMH school in the UK. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils engage with learning and develop confidence and social skills.

The role emphasizes building positive relationships, supporting emotional wellbeing, and collaborating with teachers to maintain a calm, engaging learning environment. Immediate start available and temp-to-perm opportunity.

Qualifications

• Patient, calm and resilient with a positive approach.
• Passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning.
• Confident in building strong and positive relationships.
• Able to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• A good communicator who works well as part of a team.
• Caring, empathetic and able to see the individual behind the behaviour.
• Keen to learn and develop their experience within a specialist educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils across the school.
• Support pupils with their learning, emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and act as a consistent and supportive role model.
• Assist teachers in creating a calm, safe and engaging learning environment.
• Support pupils who may display challenging behaviour, using positive and appropriate strategies.
• Help pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills.
• Work as part of a supportive and experienced team.
• Follow individual support plans and contribute to pupils' wider development.

Skills

Patience

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Relationship building

Positive role model

Education

No formal degree specified

Job description

Class Education is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEMH school in the UK. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils engage with learning and develop confidence and social skills.

The role emphasizes building positive relationships, supporting emotional wellbeing, and collaborating with teachers to maintain a calm, engaging learning environment. Immediate start available and temp-to-perm opportunity.