LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT – SEN SPECIALIST SCHOOL / COLLEGE

Learning Support Assistant focuses on providing calm, consistent and trauma‑informed support to learners with autism, complex needs and associated semh presentations.

What the role involves

• Providing calm, consistent and trauma‑informed support to learners with autism, complex needs and associated SEMH presentations.
• Supporting children and young adults who may experience anxiety, emotional dysregulation, sensory sensitivities or challenges with transitions and routines.
• Encouraging engagement through creative, practical and differentiated learning activities.
• Using empathetic, relational approaches to reduce barriers to learning.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, pastoral teams and specialist staff to deliver holistic, child‑centred support.

Skills and requirements

• Have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child‑barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply).
• Provide professional references covering the last 24 months.
• Hold a Level 2/3 qualification in childcare, education, health & social care, or have relevant SEN/SEMH experience.

Confirmed role details

• Build emotional regulation skills and re‑engage positively with education.
• This nurturing setting provides a safe, structured and relationship‑centred environment where learners are supported to understand themselves.
• Staff recognise that every young person’s journey is unique, shaped by their experiences, strengths and the support around them.
• Position: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – SEN.

Candidate fit

• patience, clear communication, classroom awareness, and confidence supporting learners