Learning Support Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work in a specialist secondary provision in North London that supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people who require additional guidance, structure, and encouragement to succeed both academically and personally.

The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to support students aged 11-16 who may present with a range of needs including SEMH, behavioural challenges, ADHD, and autism. You will play a key role in helping students regulate their emotions, engage in learning, and develop positive relationships within the school environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to students in and out of the classroom

• Supporting students with emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies

• Helping pupils remain engaged with learning activities and classroom routines

• Building positive and consistent relationships with students to promote trust and stability

• Supporting teachers with classroom management and differentiated activities

• Encouraging independence, confidence, and resilience in learners

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly in education, youth work, or care settings

• A calm, patient and resilient approach to supporting students with additional needs

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to remain consistent and supportive when managing challenging behaviour

• A genuine passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs

Previous experience working in a special school, PRU, SEMH setting, or alternative provision would be highly advantageous, but candidates with relevant transferable experience are also encouraged to apply.

What Tradewind Offers

• Competitive daily pay rates

• Access to CPD and training opportunities, including behaviour management and safeguarding

• A supportive consultant who understands the SEND and SEMH sector

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements

If you are a motivated Learning Support Assistant looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment for more information about this opportunity.