SEN Learning Support Assistants - Specialist Provision
Full-time & part-time opportunities | Immediate & ongoing roles
Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with a highly regarded specialist provision in South Gloucestershire to recruit experienced and passionate SEN Learning Support Assistants.
This setting supports children and young people with complex additional needs and is seeking LSAs who are committed to making a meaningful difference every day.
About the pupils
Students within this provision present with a range of severe and complex needs, including:
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
Communication and interaction needs, including non-verbal pupils
Sensory Processing Differences (SPD)
Emotional regulation and behaviour that can challengePupils may communicate through PECS, symbols, Makaton, visual timetables or sensory cues. Some learners require personal care, structured routines and a high level of consistency to feel safe and regulated.
Behaviour is always understood as communication, and staff are trained to respond with calm, empathy and positive behaviour support strategies.
The role
As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will:
Provide 1:1 and small-group support, tailored to individual EHCPs
Support learning through sensory-based, practical and play-led approaches
Help pupils develop communication, independence and life skills
Promote emotional regulation using clear structure, boundaries and routines
Work closely with teachers, therapists and senior staff to ensure holistic support
Maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment
The ideal candidate
This school is looking for LSAs who demonstrate:
Strong SEN experience (school, specialist provision, care or similar settings)
A deep understanding of autism and complex needs
Patience, emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
Confidence supporting behaviour that can challenge in a positive, proactive way
Excellent communication skills and a reflective, team-focused approach
A genuine passion for SEN and inclusive educationPersonal care experience is desirable but not essential - full training is provided but willingness to develop.
What the school looks for in its workforce
This provision prides itself on a workforce that is:
Child-centred and values-led
Calm, consistent and emotionally intelligent
Willing to learn, reflect and engage in ongoing training
Collaborative, supportive and professional
Committed to safeguarding, dignity and high expectations for every pupilStaff are valued, well-supported and encouraged to grow within their roles.
Why work with Tradewind?
Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
Your development matters: we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the incredible National College
Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions all available, all local to you
Your wellbeing matters: we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities EmployerIf you're an SEN LSA who is passionate about supporting children with complex needs and wants to work in a truly supportive, specialist environment, we'd love to hear from you
