Job Description

Learning Support Assistant - Chesham, Buckinghamshire


Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs?

Chesham, Buckinghamshire based Secondary School seeks an inspiring and inclusive Learning Support Assistant!

About the Role - Learning Support Assistant

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting students with SEN in 1:1, small group intervention and whole class settings.
  • Supervising the SEN provision area where required, ensuring it remains a safe and engaging environment.
  • Developing and delivering learning adapted/tailored to individual needs.
  • Assisting in assessment and providing constructive feedback to lead teaching staff.
  • Liaising with teachers, SEN specialists and external professionals.
  • Supporting after-school literacy and numeracy support sessions for targeted students.
  • Implementing target plans (IEP/EHCP) to support pupil progress and engagement.

What We're Looking For..

The ideal Learning Support Assistant will have:

  • Experience working with SEN children and young people.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and the Keeping Children Safe in Education framework.
  • A proactive, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting young people.
  • Fully Enhanced DBS Checked, with Update Service subscription (or happy to apply).
  • Full Employment and Education History (with 2 suitable references).
  • Based in or reliably commutable to Chesham, Buckinghamshire.

Why Work With Tradewind?

  • Streamlined on-boarding process to prioritise speed of placement.
  • Tailored, ongoing support from Charlie - your Tradewind Consultant with 10+ years' education experience.
  • FREE access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via The National College
  • Opportunities across mainstream, SEN, and alternative provision settings.
  • Holiday pay and pension schemes
  • Potential pathways into permanent and teacher training roles.

How to Apply

To apply, contact Charlie at Tradewind on 01727 236 255 for an informal introductory conversation regarding the role.

Alternatively, send your up-to-date CV and cover letter directly to charlie.lumsdon@twrecruitment.com.

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