We are currently seeking compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to support a specialist SEN setting on either a permanent or full-time basis.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a small, therapeutic educational environment that supports children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism, ADHD, and demand-avoidant (PDA) profiles. The setting provides a calm, nurturing approach where relationships are at the heart of everything they do.
The school offers a structured and supportive environment where every pupil is valued as an individual. Staff work collaboratively to help pupils build confidence, emotional regulation, independence, and engagement with learning. Small class sizes allow staff to provide meaningful, personalised support and make a genuine difference every day.
Located within a peaceful countryside setting, outdoor learning plays an important role in the school day, with access to forest school activities and therapeutic outdoor spaces that encourage wellbeing and engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Support teachers in delivering tailored learning activities and interventions
- Help pupils access learning in a way that meets their individual needs
- Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and positive social development
- Build trusting, consistent relationships with pupils
- Support behaviour through a calm, therapeutic, and empathetic approach
- Contribute to maintaining a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment
What We're Looking For
- Experience working with children or young people, ideally within education or care settings
- A patient, nurturing, and emotionally intelligent approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for inclusive education and supporting vulnerable young people
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
- Existing relevant qualifications and training (e.g. teaching certificate, SEN qualifications) and a valid DBS check. Candidates must have or obtain an enhanced DBS and subscribe to DBS Update Service.
What's on Offer
- Full-time hours: 34 hours per week (term time plus INSET days)
- Ongoing training and career progression
- Access to employee wellbeing support and assistance programmes
- Contributory pension scheme
- All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay
If you are looking for a meaningful role where you can positively impact the lives of young people every day, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
