Mental Health Learning Support Assistant. Education & Training

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference in young childrens lives with a friendly and supportive team that offers training and develpment opportunities?

The role:

A welcoming and supportive SEMH Secondary School in Enfield is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a structured and inclusive environment, supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs.

You will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to help pupils engage positively with learning and achieve meaningful progress.

• 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs
• Support students both in and out of the classroom
• Assist with behaviour regulation, engagement and emotional support
• Implement strategies outlined in EHCPs and behaviour support plans
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Build strong, professional relationships with pupils
• Support learning activities and classroom management
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and pastoral teams
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment

• Experience working with children or young people (education, SEN, youth work, care or similar)
• Confident supporting pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviour
• Calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Reliable and committed to long‑term work
• Team Teach training desirable (training can be provided)

• Long‑term opportunity with potential for permanent placement
• Supportive leadership and strong pastoral systems
• Free Team Teach training available
• Ongoing CPD and development

If you're passionate about supporting young people and want to make a real difference in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Timeplan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview.

Timeplan education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.