SEMH Learning Support Assistant - Poole (BH16)
REF: SENPLOY/203407
Education ⫽ SEN Teaching Assistant Jobs
Poole, Dorset
£14 - £16 per hour
Contract, Full time
08:30am - 15:30pm
Desirable Skills
TUTOR, MENTOR, EDUCATION, GRADUATE, TEACHING ASSISTANT, GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT, LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT, ALTERNATIVE PROVISION, BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT, TEACHER, PRIMARY SCHOOL, SECONDARY SCHOOL, SPECIAL NEEDS, SENCO, SEN, LSA, INCLUSION
Job description
Prospero Teaching is seeking calm, patient, and resilient Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join a specialist SEMH secondary school based in Poole.
The school supports young people aged 11-16 with a wide range of complex needs, including social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, communication and interaction differences, autism, and associated behavioural challenges.
This nurturing, highly individualised environment is looking for LSAs who can build strong, trusting relationships and provide consistent, trauma‑informed support that helps pupils feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn.
The school welcomes applications from candidates seeking full‑time roles as well as flexible supply work, including day‑to‑day, short‑term, and long‑term opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing tailored, relational support to pupils with SEMH needs, autism, communication differences, or complex learning profiles
- Supporting young people who may experience anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or difficulties with transitions, routines, and social interaction
- Encouraging engagement through creative, practical, therapeutic, and differentiated learning activities
- Promoting emotional wellbeing, safety, and positive behaviour throughout the school day
- Helping pupils develop communication skills, emotional regulation strategies, social understanding, and independence
- Using calm, consistent, and relational approaches to reduce barriers to learning
- Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and therapeutic staff to deliver holistic, child‑centred support
Contract Details
Location: Poole
Position: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - SEMH
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full‑time with temp‑to‑perm pathways; flexible supply options also available
Working Hours: 08:30 - 15:30
Pay Rate: From £14 per hour
Requirements
To be considered, you must:
- Have the Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child‑barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
- Provide professional references covering the last 24 months
- Hold a Level 2/3 qualification in childcare, education, health & social care, or have relevant SEN/SEMH experience
What We Offer
- Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour support, and de‑escalation
- Access to our specialist in‑house Training & Development Team
- Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant
- A warm, supportive school environment with strong staff culture and clear progression opportunities
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If this is a role of interest, please reach out today with an up‑to‑date copy of your CV.
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