Learning Support Assistant

Location: Wallsend, North Tyneside (NE28)
Salary: From £90 per day
Contract: Day-to-Day, Short-Term & Long-Term Opportunities
Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing

GSL Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and resilient Learning Support Assistant to work within a SEMH provision in Wallsend, NE28
.

The provision supports children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
, including pupils who may display challenging behaviour or experience barriers to engaging successfully with education.

This role is ideal for someone who is patient, confident and passionate about making a positive difference. Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils will be a key part of the position.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with SEMH needs within the classroom.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support depending on individual pupil needs.
• Help pupils engage with lessons and overcome barriers to learning.
• Support pupils with their social and emotional development
  .
• Build positive and consistent relationships with young people.
• Use appropriate strategies to support pupils with challenging behaviour and emotional regulation
  .
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and confidence.
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals.
• Help maintain a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding, behaviour and wellbeing policies at all times.

We would particularly like to hear from candidates with experience in:

• SEMH or SEND settings.
• Alternative provisions or specialist schools.
• Behaviour support or mentoring.
• Youth work.
• Residential or children's care.
• Sports coaching or community-based work.
• Supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour.

You will need to be patient, resilient and confident
, with the ability to remain calm and professional when faced with challenging situations.

Relevant qualifications are desirable; however,
strong practical experience working with children or young people will also be considered
.

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Opportunities within specialist SEMH and SEND provisions
  .
• Day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements.
• Dedicated support from your local GSL Education consultant.
• Opportunities to develop your experience within specialist education.
• Potential for longer-term and permanent opportunities.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and appropriate referencing.