Job Introduction
About the Role
The Federation of Trosnant Schools is seeking to appoint an experienced and skilled Learning Support Assistant (LSA 3) to work in our SEMH Resourced Provision and support the transition of those pupils into their mainstream classrooms.
This is an exciting opportunity for a practitioner with strong behaviour support and inclusion experience to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, enabling them to access learning successfully within both specialist and mainstream settings.
The SEMH Resourced Provision has 8 commissioned places and operates within a mainstream school, providing targeted specialist support alongside carefully planned inclusion opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the support of teaching and learning under the direction of a qualified teacher
- Deliver learning activities to individuals, groups and, where appropriate, whole classes
- Work predominantly in the SEMH Resourced Provision and support pupils accessing mainstream lessons
- Lead targeted interventions and structured sessions
- Support emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement using specialist strategies
- Contribute to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour support plans
- Monitor and evaluate pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers
- Promote positive behaviour and maintain a calm learning environment
- Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and external professionals
What We Are Looking For
Essential:
- Significant experience working with children in a school setting
- Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
- NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent experience)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable:
- NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent experience)
- Experience leading interventions or small group learning
- Additional training in behaviour management or SEMH support
What We Offer
- A supportive and welcoming Federation team
- Strong leadership and guidance from the Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion)
- Access to high-quality CPD and training opportunities
- Career development pathways including HLTA and teaching routes
- Opportunity to work within a well-established SEMH Resourced Provision
Application Procedure
For further details or to request an application pack, please contact Sarah Stradwick, Admin Officer on 02392 475606 or recruitment@trosnant.hants.sch.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications is midday, Friday 5th June. An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if suitable applications are received.
Please note, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Further information on the Federation may also be found on our website www.trosnantschools.co.uk , where application forms are also available.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.