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Learning Support Assistant (SEMH & behaviour support)
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 85 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Pontefract
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Learning Support Assistant (SEMH & Behaviour Support)
📍 Location: WF7
👥 Age Range: 9–16 (Key Stage 2 – Key Stage 4)
📅 Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only
💼 Agency: The Education Network
💰 Pay Rate: £85 – £100 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Do you have the resilience, empathy, and drive to support children and young people with SEMH needs? The Education Network is working in partnership with a Local Authority maintained SEND school that supports children aged 9 to 16 with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated behavioural challenges.
We are seeking committed and compassionate Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who have the confidence and patience to support students who may struggle with emotional regulation, trauma-related behaviours, or disrupted education histories.
🧩 Your Role:
Supporting pupils in the classroom and during less structured times (e.g. breaks, transitions)
Implementing positive behaviour strategies, de-escalation techniques, and emotional support plans
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and external agencies
Contributing to EHCP reviews, behaviour plans, and regular pupil progress meetings
✅ What We’re Looking For:
Experience working with young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or in a PRU/alternative provision/SEND setting
A calm, confident, and consistent approach
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong team player able to follow behaviour and safeguarding policies closely
A passion for supporting pupils with complex needs to achieve their potential
🎓 Desirable Qualifications/Experience:
Team Teach / PRICE / MAPA or other behaviour management training
Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant or Youth Work qualification
Background in youth work, mentoring, care, or residential support
Understanding of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches
If you're a passionate and skilled LSA ready to transform the lives of young learners, we want to hear from you.
Apply now by sending your CV to (url removed) or apply directly to the advert.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team boasts extensive combined experience and an unrivalled reputation within the education sector. We take great pride in delivering consistently high service levels to both schools and candidates. Our approach is honest, efficient, and designed to offer a recruitment solution tailored to your needs. Additionally, we provide opportunities for further training and development to enhance your career.
You will work in a friendly, caring, and supportive environment where every child matters. Our highly committed and hardworking consultants will strive to find roles that suit your professional aspirations. We also offer excellent rates of pay and ongoing opportunities for professional growth.
The Education Network is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to our comprehensive vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices and maintain the highest standards of compliance.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and The Education Network operates as a recruitment agency for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact shortlisted candidates within three days.
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By applying for this role, you are agreeing for The Education Network to process and store your personal data, including your CV and application form, for the purposes of recruitment. The Education Network is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with GDPR. Your information will be kept securely and will not be shared with third parties without your consent. We will retain your data for up to 24 months unless you request us to delete it earlier. You have the right to request access to, amend, or delete your data at any time by contacting Neville Wood at The Education Network.
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