Therapeutic Learning Support Assistant – SEN School

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Rodington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & progression

Contributory Pension

Paycare & EAP

Long Service Rewards

Job summary

Family Care, operating at Rodenhurst School in Shropshire, seeks a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs and autism profiles. You will work with teachers to deliver tailored activities and help pupils engage with learning in a calm, therapeutic environment.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, empathy, and collaboration within a small team; term-time hours total 34 per week, with INSET days, and a pro-rata salary arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Nurturing, patient and emotionally intelligent approach.
• Team player who values collaboration and reflection.
• Passionate about inclusive education and safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers to deliver tailored learning activities
• Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and social development through therapeutic approaches
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and achieving personalised targets
• Build trusting relationships and provide consistent, empathetic responses to behaviour
• Help maintain a safe, calm, and engaging classroom environment

Skills

Experience with children

Team player

Emotionally intelligent

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Family Care, operating at Rodenhurst School in Shropshire, seeks a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs and autism profiles. You will work with teachers to deliver tailored activities and help pupils engage with learning in a calm, therapeutic environment.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, empathy, and collaboration within a small team; term-time hours total 34 per week, with INSET days, and a pro-rata salary arrangement.