Learning Support Assistant

Salary/Rate:ASAP and September start
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Harlow
County:Essex
Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
Job ref:9493
Post Date:21.05.25
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About the Role

SEMH Learning Support Assistant

£85-110 Per Day PAYE

Location-Harlow Essex

 

 

Are you an empathetic person who Is passionate about SEND?

Would you like to make a difference every day to children’s lives?

Do you thrive by being challenged?

 

I am working with a wonderful SEND school that are looking for a SEMH Learning Support Assistant, their focus is on nurturing their children to help them become confident adults.

This school has big plans for growth in the next few years and it would be an amazing opportunity to grow with them.

They have a small community of students and staff which feels like a real family environment.

This setting is part of a highly respected, Multi Academy Trust rated Outstanding by Ofsted, their ethos is every young person should have the opportunity to the best possible chance at an education.

 

What they are looking for in a SEMH Teaching Assistant-

  • Experience of working with young people with SEMH and challenging behaviour
  • A caring, compassionate and empathetic approach
  • Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships
  • Resilience and able to work well in challenging situations

 

If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by responding to this advert or by emailing Harry@psinclusion.co.uk 

 

 

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