Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Learning Support Assistant - Specialist SEMH Setting Full-Time | Long-Term & Flexible Opportunities Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the resilience, consistency and empathy required to make a lasting impact in a specialist setting? We are working with a highly supportive and well-established specialist provision in Gloucestershire that caters for pupils who require a more tailored, nurturing approach to education. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to building strong, trusting relationships and supporting pupils to re-engage with learning The Role: * Full-time, long-term opportunities (Monday-Friday) * Supporting pupils across KS2-KS4 with SEMH and associated needs such as ADHD, ASC, trauma and attachment difficulties * Working closely with teaching staff to deliver a structured yet flexible approach to learning * Supporting behaviour regulation, emotional development, and social skills * Providing both in-class support and 1:1 interventions The Ideal Candidate: * Must have experience working with children, young people or young adults with SEMH and associated needs * Able to commit to a full-time, long-term role - consistency is key for these pupils * Calm, resilient and patient, with strong behaviour management skills * Able to build positive, professional relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviours * A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners to achieve their full potential * Team-Teach training is highly desirable for this setting! The Setting: This specialist provision takes a therapeutic and relationship-based approach, with small class sizes and a strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing. Pupils may have experienced disruption in education and require consistent, reliable adults to support them both academically and emotionally. Why Tradewind? At Tradewind, we don't just place candidates - we champion them. Here's what you can expect: * Your income matters: We'll always secure the best rate for your skills * Your development matters: 2,500+ FREE CPD courses via The National College * Your flexibility matters: Roles that fit your lifestyle and goals * Your wellbeing matters: Sunday Times Top 100 Employer four years running * Your values matter: We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and truly inclusive At Tradewind, we matter, we listen, and we care. We are committed to finding the right people for the right roles and supporting you every step of the way in your education career. If you're ready to make a real difference and have the experience and commitment required, we'd love to hear from you. #INDBRIS Apply today Share
