At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a specialist school.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at a SEMH school in West Drayton.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, term-time only, and training provided.
- Other info: Opportunity for temp-to-perm role with excellent support and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND or SEMH, strong communication skills, and a patient approach.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33483 £ per year.
- Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – SEMH School – West Drayton
- West Drayton, London
Pay
Competitive Daily Rate
Type
Monday to Friday | Term Time Only | September Start | Temp-to-Perm
We are currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist SEMH school in West Drayton from September.
This is an excellent opportunity to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs within a specialist school environment.
You will work closely with teaching staff and the wider support team to help pupils engage with learning, develop positive relationships, and achieve their individual targets.
The role will include
- Supporting pupils within the classroom on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
- Assisting with learning activities and behaviour management strategies.
- Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, communication, and engagement.
- Encouraging independence, resilience, and positive decision‑making.
- Building positive relationships with pupils to support their social and emotional development.
- Helping to create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
- Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to meet pupils’ individual needs.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH, or challenging behaviours, ideally within a school, care, youth work, or support setting.
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
- The ability to maintain professional boundaries while building trust and rapport with pupils.
- Experience using behaviour management strategies or supporting emotional regulation is desirable.
- A genuine interest in supporting young people with additional needs.
Training and ongoing support will be provided.
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and want to make a positive impact within a specialist education setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Important Notice
To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.
At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:
- Provide suitable references for pre‑employment checks.
- Hold an enhanced DBS on the Children’s Workforce (or Children’s & Adults’) Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.
Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay.
We aim to respond to all applications within three working days.
Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.
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