SEMH Learning Support Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) on behalf of a leading Alternative Provision in West London, supporting pupils aged 5-19 outside mainstream education.

Operating from a modern, purpose-built campus with specialist facilities, including science labs, catering suites, and music technology studios - the school provides a dynamic environment designed to help young people thrive.

In this role, you will work alongside a passionate team helping students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs re-engage with learning, build confidence, and transition back to mainstream school, further education, or employment. This is an ideal opportunity for an educator looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive special educational needs (SEN) setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent, trauma-informed emotional and educational support to vulnerable pupils.
• De-escalate high-pressure situations and effectively manage challenging behaviours.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary SEN team to foster a secure learning environment.
• Maintain clear professional boundaries to build strong student trust and rapport.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in promoting student development, including assessing and tracking progress.
• Proven experience supporting students with SEMH needs in settings such as foster care, residential children's homes, social care, or complex care environments.
• Ability to provide unwavering care, lead student activities, and support classroom teams.
• Strong emotional resilience and commitment to trauma-informed practice.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above.
• Willingness to undergo a full Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits & Perks:

• Professional Growth: Clear career progression pathways in an inclusive provision.
• Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 Virtual GP (via Livi), Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), counselling, gym discounts, eyecare vouchers, and enhanced parental leave.
• Financial & Protection: Pension scheme, life cover, family protection, and generous annual leave.
• Perks & Discounts: Cycle-to-Work scheme, car leasing, tech loans, season ticket loans, referral bonuses, and access to Blue Light Card, Discounts for Teachers, and Costco membership.

How to Apply: If you are interested please call [phone removed] and ask for Brittany, or send your CV to [email removed].

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university