Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistant (Psychology/Sociology/Criminology)

About the role

We are recruiting a Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistant to work in a specialist therapeutic education setting for children and young people with Autism, SEMH and other additional needs.

Key responsibilities

• Support children and young people with Autism, SEMH and other additional learning needs.
• Provide one‑to‑one and small‑group support to help students access personalised learning programmes.
• Assist with emotional regulation, wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and encourage independence and confidence.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and the wider team to overcome barriers to learning.

Required profile

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs.
• Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Interested in understanding behaviour and its underlying reasons.
• Committed to helping young people develop academically, socially and emotionally.

What we offer

• Small classes of no more than six students.
• Highly personalised approach to learning.
• Therapeutic support focused on wellbeing and emotional development.
• Nurturing and supportive environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of young people.