Learning Support Assistant

Location: Enfield, North London
Position: Full-time / Long-term
Start Date: ASAP
Role: Learning Support Assistant (SEMH and Autism)

We are currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work within a well-established and supportive secondary specialist provision in North London.

The setting supports pupils aged 11-16 with SEMH, including:

• Autism (ASD)
• SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs
• Behaviour's that challenge

The school offers a highly structured, nurturing and relationship-led environment, focusing on engagement, emotional regulation and positive behaviour support.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and making a meaningful impact on their education and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis

• Assisting pupils with academic learning across the curriculum

• Supporting behaviour management using positive de-escalation strategies

• Encouraging engagement, confidence and emotional regulation

• Working closely with teachers and SEN staff to implement support plans

• Promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

• Assisting with transitions between lessons and throughout the school day
  
  

Ideal Candidates

• Experience working with children or young people (school-based or transferable experience welcome)

• A genuine interest in SEN and behaviour support

• Patience, resilience and a calm approach

• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils

• Graduates, youth workers, support workers and psychology graduates are encouraged to apply

• Excellent training and development opportunities

• Structured behaviour systems and clear routines

• Long-term stability with the potential for permanent roles

• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's lives

• Long-term, full-time opportunity

• Excellent experience for those pursuing careers in education, psychology or youth work

• Work within a highly supportive SEN environment

• Opportunity for progression and permanent placement

If you're passionate about sport, confident leading groups and keen to inspire young people, we would love to hear from you.

Timeplan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Timeplan education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation."

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