Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – SEND & SEMH Location: CroydonPay: £100–£120 per dayHours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pmContract: Full-time, Term-time onlyStart Date: Immediate Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs? Pink Tile Education is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join a school in Croydon, supporting vulnerable students with their learning, behaviour and emotional development. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is patient, resilient and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to education. About the Role As a Learning Support Assistant, you will provide support to students with a range of additional needs, including SEND, SEMH and autism. You will work with students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them to engage with learning and develop their confidence and independence. The role may involve supporting students who display challenging behaviour, so the ability to remain calm, consistent and positive is essential. Your responsibilities will include: Providing 1:1 and small-group support. Supporting students with SEND, SEMH and autism. Helping students engage with their learning. Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour. Managing challenging behaviour calmly and consistently. Building positive relationships with vulnerable students. Encouraging students to develop confidence and independence. Supporting teachers and the wider school team. Creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment. About You We are looking for candidates who are: Patient, calm and resilient. Passionate about working with children and young people. Confident supporting challenging behaviour. Interested in developing a career in education or SEND. Able to build positive relationships with students. Consistent and confident in maintaining boundaries. A strong communicator and team player. Enthusiastic, reliable and committed. Previous experience working with SEND, SEMH, autism, challenging behaviour, schools, care, youth work or vulnerable children is desirable but not essential. Relevant transferable experience will be considered. Why Work With Pink Tile Education? At Pink Tile Education, we specialise in education recruitment and work hard to match talented education professionals with schools where they can thrive. Our experienced team has extensive knowledge of SEND and SEMH settings, meaning we understand the challenges and rewards of these roles. Our approach is simple: “Best Fit, Every Time.” We take the time to understand our candidates and schools to ensure the right match. What We Offer £100–£120 per day Monday to Friday 8:30am–3:30pm Full-time, term-time only Immediate start Dedicated consultant throughout your placement Support from an experienced education recruitment team Opportunities to develop your SEND and education experience Access to further education opportunities through Pink Tile Education Apply Today If you are passionate about supporting children and young people and have the patience, resilience and enthusiasm to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this Learning Support Assistant role in Croydon. Looking for a Different Role or Location? Register with Pink Tile Education to hear about new education opportunities in your area, including Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEND, SEMH and other education roles. Pay & Holiday Pay The advertised daily rate is inclusive of 12.07% PAYE holiday pay. Safeguarding Pink Tile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, professional references and all other relevant safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Successful applicants will be required to complete the necessary background checks, including obtaining a DBS certificate if they do not already hold a valid certificate registered on the DBS Update Service. Important Notice In accordance with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this advertisement is for the purpose of identifying suitable applicants. We reserve the right to withdraw the advert prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed. Apply Now