Semh Support Assistant

6 days ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom Engage Education Full time

Here at Engage Education, we appreciate the colossal impact that our LSA's can have. Now more than ever, it is absolutely crucial that children, especially those with barriers to learning, receive high quality support. This is why we need you.

Engage Education are looking to recruit a learning support assistant with a passion for shaping our future generations. If you are someone who is committed to making a lasting change to children’s lives, then this could be the role for you.

We are searching for a kind, nurturing and resilient individual who can create strong relationships with students and staff alike, and will welcome pupils with a smile on their face.

**About the role**:
The needs of the pupils they cater for range from
- Social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) concerns
- Behavioural Difficulties
- Autistic Spectrum Disorders
- ADHD

This is a full time, term-time position on a long term contract and there could be an option of a permanent offer.

We welcome applicants with a good understanding of working with young people with SEN and can deliver the secure, welcoming and warm learning environment that they deserve.

You will ideally have experience of supporting children or people with special educational needs.
- Patient, flexible and resilient manner.
- Enthusiastic and passionate about helping children with special educational needs.
- You will be expected to think on your feet and be proactive, no day is the same in a Special School, so being prepared is vital.
- Ability to form excellent relationships and rapport with pupils and staff alike, to support pupils in conjunction with a much wider support network.

**About us**:
We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.
- Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
- Free CPD sessions
- Your own dedicated consultant
- £150 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus
- Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

**How to apply**:



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