Unqualified Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Colchester; On-site; GBP 12,915 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CPD opportunities

Consultant support

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for a SEMH school in Colchester. You will provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs and assist teachers in delivering a tailored curriculum.

Ideal candidates are patient, resilient, and capable of building positive relationships with young people. A background in youth work or sports coaching is a bonus. Competitive weekly pay and CPD opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or SEND needs.
• Patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships.
• Calm under pressure and able to support pupils with emotional/behavioural needs.
• Passion for helping young people achieve positive outcomes.
• Previous sports coaching or PE interest is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Help pupils engage with learning and develop emotional regulation.
• Build strong, consistent relationships to support safety and motivation.
• Assist teachers in delivering a flexible, personalised curriculum.
• Encourage pupils to make positive choices and develop independence.
• Support behaviour management and maintain a calm learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Youth work

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - SEMH school

Colchester, Essex

Full-Time | Term-Time Only

Competitive Daily Rate

Temp to perm style

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a dedicated and resilient Learning Support Assistant to work at one of our SEMH schools in Colchester!

The school supports boys aged 10-16 with a range of Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, providing a safe, supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve both socially and academically without limits.

The Role:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Supporting students to engage positively with learning and develop emotional regulation skills.
• Building strong, consistent relationships to help pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated.
• Assisting teachers in delivering a flexible and personalised curriculum tailored to individual needs.
• Encouraging pupils to make positive choices, build confidence, and develop independence.
• Supporting behaviour management strategies and promoting a calm, structured learning environment.

School values:

• A community that cares and learns together
• A provision that understands failure as part of success
• A setting that provides hope, opportunity, and fresh starts for young people

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, behaviour, care, or youth work backgrounds. (Desirable)
• Is patient, resilient, and able to build positive relationships.
• Can remain calm under pressure and support pupils with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Is passionate about helping young people achieve positive outcomes.
• Previous sports coaching or PE based hobbies would be a bonus!

What Teaching Personnel Offer:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Ongoing CPD and Team Teach training opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in young people's lives and want to be part of a supportive and rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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