Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

📍 Tenterden, Kent | 🕒 Full-Time | 📅 Immediate Start Available

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs to achieve their full potential? Do you have the patience, resilience, and enthusiasm to help young people thrive both academically and personally?

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive and nurturing specialist educational setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

✅ Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups

✅ Assist with learning activities across the curriculum

✅ Encourage positive behaviour and emotional development

✅ Support pupils in achieving their EHCP outcomes and personal targets

✅ Help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment

✅ Build positive relationships that promote confidence and independence

✅ Work closely with teachers and other professionals to maximise pupil progress

✅ Support pupils with personal care where required

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

⭐ Passionate about working with children and young people

⭐ Calm, patient, and resilient, even in challenging situations

⭐ A strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills

⭐ Confident supporting children with additional learning or behavioural needs

⭐ A team player who is eager to learn and develop professionally

Essential Requirements

✔ GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths

✔ Experience working with children or young people

✔ Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

✔ Strong literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills

Desirable

➕ Experience within a school or educational setting

➕ Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs

➕ Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant/LSA qualification

Why Apply?

🌟 Join a specialist educational setting where every day makes a difference

🌟 Ongoing training and professional development

🌟 Supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture

🌟 Opportunity to positively impact young people's lives

🌟 Be part of a team dedicated to helping pupils overcome barriers and achieve success

Apply Today