Learning Support Assistant

Exciting Opportunity: Learning Support Assistant – Specialist SEMH Provision

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (Graduate Roles – Learning Support Assistant)
Location: Redditch
Salary: £83.33 - £100 per day
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

Are you a recent graduate passionate about making a real difference? Do you have an interest in Criminal Justice and using restorative practices to help young people grow? If so, this is the perfect role for you!

GSL Education are offering an excellent opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our specialist provision in Redditch. This role is ideal for a graduate looking to make a positive impact in the lives of young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Through restorative practices, you will help build empathy and offer comfort while supporting the students in their personal development.

Responsibilities of a Learning Support Assistant:

• Support students with SEMH needs in their learning and social development.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students from the start.
• Use restorative practices to help manage behaviour and resolve conflicts.
• Work closely with teachers and staff to create a safe, supportive environment.
• Encourage students to reach their full potential both academically and socially.

Requirements of a Learning Support Assistant:

• Recent graduate with an interest in Criminal Justice or Restorative Practices.
• A passion for working with young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathetic, patient, and committed to making a difference.
• Ability to work in a team and build relationships with students and staff.

• Will have a Clear Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce/ Child and Adult Workforce) registered to the Update Service. – If you don’t already have a DBS, we can help you apply for one.

This role offers a fantastic chance to develop your career while working in a caring and focused environment. We believe every young person has the potential to succeed, and we are committed to helping them achieve their goals.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

For more information or to register your interest in “Learning Support Assistant” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.Please do not hesitate to contact Gugs Rura on (phone number removed) or email.