Learning Support Assistant

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and reach their potential?

We are recruiting for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a small therapeutic education provision in Thetford. This rewarding role is ideal for someone who thrives on building positive relationships and supporting young people who may have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), or have experienced challenges within mainstream education.

Working as part of a nurturing and therapeutic team, you will play a key role in helping students develop confidence, emotional resilience, engagement, and independence.

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant / Mentor, you will provide tailored support to students both inside and outside the classroom. You will work closely with teaching staff and therapeutic professionals to help create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every student can succeed.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Youth Worker, Mentor, or anyone with a strong background supporting vulnerable young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students with SEMH and SEND needs


• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people to encourage engagement and personal development


• Support students with learning activities, emotional regulation, and social development


• Implement behaviour support strategies using a trauma-informed and relational approach


• Assist in creating a calm, structured, and therapeutic learning environment


• Encourage students to develop independence, confidence, and self-esteem


• Support the delivery of personalised learning and intervention programmes


• Work collaboratively with teachers, families, and external professionals


• Monitor, record, and report on student progress and wellbeing


• Promote safeguarding and student welfare at all times

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, SEND, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs


• A calm, patient, and resilient approach


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills


• The ability to remain positive and professional in challenging situations


• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people


• Understanding of trauma-informed practice is desirable


• Experience within education, youth work, care, residential settings, or similar environments is advantageous


• Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one


• Full UK driving licence would be beneficial but is not essential

• Join a welcoming and supportive therapeutic provision


• Make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who need it most


• Work within small class sizes and a nurturing environment


• Gain valuable experience within specialist education


• Opportunity for ongoing professional development and training


• Rewarding role where every day brings new opportunities to support student success

If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and want to be part of a dedicated therapeutic education team, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Sophie Lamont at your local Reed office today for more information or to discuss this opportunity in confidence.

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