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Learning Support Assistant

Job Posted: 18 hours ago

Salary: £ 105 - 120 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: West Drayton, London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant
 Location: West London
 Contract Type: Full-Time
 Salary: £105 - £120 per day

About Us

We are a specialist school in West London dedicated to supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Our focus is on creating a safe, inclusive, and structured environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We use relationship-based approaches, consistent routines, and therapeutic strategies to help students build resilience, self-regulation, and confidence.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and caring Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our team. You will support students with SEMH needs in the classroom, implement behaviour management strategies, and encourage positive engagement in learning. You will also be responsible for transporting students safely to enrichment trips and off-site activities, supporting their wider learning and personal development.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small group SEMH support to help students access the curriculum
Implement behaviour management strategies and support emotional regulation in line with school policies
Use de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviour in a calm and safe manner
Support teachers with differentiated learning activities tailored to individual student needs
Build positive relationships to promote trust, resilience, and confidence
Drive students to off-site enrichment trips, ensuring safety, punctuality, and engagement
Promote safeguarding, inclusion, and equality in all aspects of school lifeAbout you:

Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEN, or additional needs
Ability to apply positive behaviour management and trauma-informed practice
Valid driving licence and willingness to transport students to enrichment activities
Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
Resilient, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced SEMH environmentWhat We Offer

A supportive and collaborative school community with a strong focus on SEMH development
Regular CPD and training in SEMH, safeguarding, and behaviour support strategies
The opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of young people with SEMH needs 

Additional Information

Each candidate will be subject to a DBS and police check where required. A successful candidate will also provide at least two references from their previous employers.

If you are interested in the role, click the apply button or can send your CV to Deji Agbaje at Veritas Education London, see contact details below.

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community

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