Location: Lambeth
Contract: Full-time – Long term
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Competitive daily rate, based on experience
Are you a passionate and experienced Learning Assistant ready to make a real impact in the lives of children with social, emotional, and mental health needs?
We are proud to be working in close partnership with a well-established SEMH specialist school that provides a nurturing, structured, and inclusive learning environment for pupils who require tailored support to achieve their full potential. As part of this partnership, we are seeking dedicated and skilled Learning Assistants to join a dynamic and highly supportive team.
🔍 What You’ll Be Doing:
- Supporting students (KS2–KS4) with SEMH needs, helping them regulate emotions and re-engage with learning.
- Delivering individualised interventions and classroom support under the guidance of experienced teaching and therapeutic staff.
- Building trusting, professional relationships with young people who may have experienced trauma, exclusion, or complex life circumstances.
- Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and external professionals to deliver a holistic approach to education.
✅ What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience working with SEMH or within alternative provision / specialist settings.
- Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
- Emotional resilience, adaptability, and a calm, trauma-informed approach.
- A genuine passion for inclusive education and improving life chances for vulnerable young people.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 3 TA, Team Teach, or similar) are desirable but not essential for the right candidate.
🌈 In Return, You’ll Receive:
- The chance to be part of a school community that values every member of staff and invests in their professional growth.
- Ongoing CPD and training in trauma-informed practice, restorative approaches, and therapeutic interventions.
- Support from a committed leadership team and multi-agency professionals.
- The opportunity to work in a role where every day brings purpose and impact.
👂 Interested in hearing more?
Please contact Holly Lucas at Parker Smith Inclusion.