Learning Support Assistant

Location: Enfield, North London
Salary: £100-£120 per day PAYE
Contract: Full-time, Long-term / Supply
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor or Learning Support Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs?

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a specialist school in Enfield supporting pupils aged 11-18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. They are looking for calm, resilient and passionate staff who can build strong relationships with pupils and help them re-engage with education.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who understands that behaviour is often a form of communication and who can provide the consistency, patience and boundaries that young people need to succeed.

The Role

You'll work closely with teachers and the wider pastoral team to support pupils both in and outside of the classroom.

Your day-to-day role may include:

1:1 and small-group support
Supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
Building positive and trusting relationships
Supporting pupils who may have experienced trauma
Managing challenging behaviour using positive strategies
Helping pupils regulate their emotions
Supporting pupils to access learning
Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
Supporting social and emotional development
Helping pupils develop confidence and independence
Working closely with teachers and pastoral staffWhat We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience of:

SEMH / behavioural needs
Challenging behaviour
Trauma-informed approaches
Emotional regulation
De-escalation
1:1 mentoring
Alternative Provision or specialist education
Youth work, residential care or similar environmentsYou don't need to have worked in a school before if you have strong, relevant experience working with young people in another setting.

The most important thing is that you're calm, consistent, patient and able to build genuine relationships with young people.

You'll need to be confident maintaining boundaries while also understanding that every pupil has different needs and triggers.

Why Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind specialise in SEND and specialist education recruitment, so we understand the experience required to work successfully in SEMH settings.

As a Tradewind candidate, you'll receive:

£100-£120 per day PAYE
Free CPD through The National College
Specialist SEND consultant support
Long-term and permanent opportunities
Regular check-ins and ongoing support
£100 referral scheme
No hidden umbrella feesInterested?

If you're an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Learning Mentor or Youth Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity in Enfield, we'd love to hear from you