Learning Support Assistant - SEMH

Learning Support Assistant - SEMH Settings | Wiltshire

Tradewind Recruitment works in partnership with specialist SEMH schools, alternative provisions and residential settings across Wiltshire that support young people with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs. We are committed to placing resilient, compassionate support staff into environments where consistency, structure and strong relationships are key to success.

We are currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work within SEMH-focused settings across Wiltshire. These roles are ideal for individuals who are calm under pressure, confident managing challenging behaviour and motivated by making a genuine difference to pupils who have often experienced trauma, disrupted education or unmet needs.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant in an SEMH setting, you will support pupils who may present with:

• Social, emotional and mental health needs
• Trauma and attachment difficulties
• Emotional dysregulation and anxiety
• Behaviour that challenges, including refusal, escalation or disengagement

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing consistent 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils access learning
• Supporting emotional regulation using de-escalation and relational approaches
• Maintaining clear boundaries and routines to create a safe, predictable environment
• Supporting learning through both classroom-based and practical, hands-on activities
• Acting as a stable, trusted adult throughout the school day

You will work closely with teachers, behaviour mentors and pastoral staff in settings that value teamwork, resilience and reflective practice.

Settings You May Work In

• Specialist SEMH schools
• Alternative Learning Provisions (ALPs)
• Residential education settings
• Pupil Referral Units (PRUs)

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

At Tradewind, we actively support our SEMH staff and understand the challenges and rewards of this work.

• Your income matters: We'll always secure the best rate for your skills

• Your development matters: 2,500+ FREE CPD courses via The National College
• Your flexibility matters: Roles that fit your lifestyle and goals
• Your wellbeing matters: Sunday Times Top 100 Employer four years running
• Your values matter: We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and truly inclusive

If you are resilient, empathetic and confident supporting young people with complex SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact as a Learning Support Assistant within specialist SEMH environments.