Learning Support Assistant; LSA

Position: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Learning Support Assistant – Alternative Provision High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Full-time Long-term Immediate Start

Inspire EHC – Specialist SEND & SEMH Recruitment

Young people in Alternative Provisions need adults who look past behaviour and see potential. If that resonates with you, this Learning Support Assistant role in High Wycombe could be an excellent match.

Learning Support Assistant

– The Role

You’ll be supporting pupils with a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Many have experienced disrupted education, trauma, or a breakdown in trust with school.

Your role is to help rebuild that trust and reintroduce learning in a way that feels safe, consistent, and achievable.

Your responsibilities will include:

Building safe, trusting relationships with pupils

Supporting emotional regulation and encouraging positive behaviour

Delivering 1:1 and small‑group learning and intervention sessions

Helping pupils re-engage with learning at a pace that works for them

Working closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams

Being a calm, steady presence on the tough days and a champion on the good ones

Based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Learning Support Assistant – What We’re Looking For

You don’t need previous school experience, but you do need:

Resilience, empathy, and patience

Experience supporting young people with SEMH, trauma, or challenging behaviour

(education, youth work, care, sports coaching, mentoring, etc.)

A genuine passion for helping pupils

The ability to stay calm, consistent, and solution‑focused

A willingness to learn and be part of a supportive team

Commutable to High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Why Work with Inspire EHC

Inspire EHC is a specialist SEND, SEMH, and Mental Health recruitment agency. We don’t “fill roles” — we partner with settings and professionals who genuinely care about getting it right.

You’ll benefit from:

A dedicated specialist consultant who understands SEMH and AP environments

Access to training and ongoing support

Competitive pay reflective of your experience

Roles that match your values, strengths, and long‑term goals

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Inspire EHC and our partner school in High Wycombe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two independent references.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds