Job Description: SEN / SEMH Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Wembley, North West London
Key Stages: KS3 and KS4
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm
Contract: Full-time, ongoing
Start Date: ASAP
Sector: Special Educational Needs / SEMH
About the Role
We are currently seeking a dedicated, resilient and compassionate SEN / SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Wembley, supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs, particularly those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.
The successful candidate will provide tailored classroom and pastoral support, helping students overcome barriers to learning, develop emotional regulation and build positive relationships. You will play a key role in creating a safe, structured and supportive environment where students feel understood, encouraged and able to achieve their potential.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual and small-group support to students across KS3 and KS4, helping them access the curriculum and engage positively with learning.
Support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and the development of appropriate social skills.
Build positive, trusting relationships with students, maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
Support students who may display challenging behaviour, using calm, patient and de-escalation-focused approaches.
Encourage students to develop independence, resilience, confidence and self-esteem.
Assist teachers with classroom activities, lesson delivery and the adaptation of learning resources where required.
Monitor student progress, engagement and behaviour, reporting relevant observations to teaching staff.
Help maintain a safe, inclusive and structured learning environment.
Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and pastoral teams to ensure students receive consistent and effective support.
Follow safeguarding procedures, individual support plans, behaviour policies and school protocols at all times.The Ideal CandidateThe successful candidate will ideally have:
Previous experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or within a specialist educational setting.
Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs, behavioural difficulties or additional learning needs.
A calm, patient and resilient approach when responding to challenging situations.
The ability to build positive relationships with young people who may struggle with engagement, emotional regulation or authority.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to education and achieve positive outcomes.
A good understanding of safeguarding and the importance of maintaining professional boundaries.Candidates with experience in alternative provision, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), specialist SEN schools or SEMH settings would be particularly well suited to this role.
Working Hours and Benefits
Full-time, Monday to Friday.
Working hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm.
Location: Wembley, North West London.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the educational and personal development of young people.How to ApplyIf you are an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant with experience supporting students with SEN and/or SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to be considered for this opportunity.
Safeguarding: The successful candidate will be subject to the relevant pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check in line with the school's requirements
