Learning Support Assistant - Specialist SEMH Setting

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.