🌟 Learning Support Assistant – Make a Lasting Impact Every Day 🌟
Location: Medway | Full-Time / Term-Time
Are you passionate about transforming young lives? Do you believe every student deserves the chance to thrive, no matter the challenges they face? We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and motivated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a dedicated and supportive team within a specialist educational setting in Medway.
💫 About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students both in and out of the classroom, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve personal and academic success.
You will work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and pastoral teams to deliver tailored support that enables each learner to reach their full potential.
🌱 About the Students
The students you will support have a range of additional and complex needs, including:
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Communication and interaction difficulties
Behavioural needs linked to trauma or disrupted educational experiences
Learning difficulties and gaps in core academic skills
Many students may have experienced barriers in mainstream education and thrive in a nurturing, structured, and therapeutic environment that prioritises relationship-building, consistency, and emotional wellbeing.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual learning needs
Build trusting, positive relationships that encourage engagement and confidence
Support students in managing emotions and behaviour through consistent and calm approaches
Assist in delivering differentiated learning activities across the curriculum
Promote independence, resilience, and self-esteem
Work collaboratively with teachers and wider staff to support EHCP targets and individual plans
💙 What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
Empathetic, patient, and genuinely passionate about supporting young people
Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
A strong communicator with a positive and proactive attitude