Learning Support Assistant - SEN / SEMH

Location: Surrey / Dorking area
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 39 weeks per year + INSET days
Salary: £25,750 per annum
Start Date: Immediately/ASAP

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant with experience supporting young people with SEN, SEMH, Autism or ADHD?

We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants to join a growing specialist school supporting secondary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team as the school expands, with a strong focus on building positive relationships, supporting learning and helping young people develop confidence and independence.

The Role

You will work closely with a dedicated tutor group, supporting pupils throughout their school day and helping them access lessons, manage transitions and engage positively with learning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN and SEMH needs

• Supporting pupils across a range of secondary subjects

• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people

• Adapting learning and support to individual pupil needs and EHCP targets

• Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement

• Helping pupils transition between lessons and re-engage with learning

• Supporting enrichment activities, trips and break/lunchtime activities

• Monitoring wellbeing and reporting safeguarding or pastoral concerns

• Working closely with teachers, therapists and the wider education team

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience supporting SEN/SEMH pupils, ideally within a secondary setting

• Experience working with or communicating confidently with teenagers

• A calm, patient and consistent approach

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills

• Resilience and the ability to remain positive when faced with challenging situations

• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential

Previous training in Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, behaviour support or safeguarding is desirable, although full training will be provided.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced SEN or SEMH support professional who enjoys working with teenagers and wants to be part of a new specialist school from the beginning, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to use your existing experience while developing your skills within a supportive specialist environment.

Apply today to be considered for this Learning Support Assistant opportunity near Dorking.

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