Job Title: Learning Support Assistant Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire Job Type: Full-time Salary: £90 per day Schedule: Monday to Friday We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a all through school in Salisbury, Wiltshire. This position requires a special focus on supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs within a trauma-informed educational framework. Key Responsibilities: - Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEMH needs, assisting them to engage successfully with their learning and achieve their full potential. - Work closely with the classroom teacher to differentiate materials and learning activities to meet the individual needs of students. - Utilise trauma-informed strategies to create a safe and supportive learning environment that recognises the impact of trauma on behaviour and learning. - Collaborate with the Special Educational Needs Coordinator, support staff, and external agencies to implement tailored educational plans. - Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to teachers and contributing to the evaluation of student performance. - Assist with the development of social skills and coping strategies through mentoring and guidance. - Facilitate the inclusion of students with SEMH needs in mainstream classes by providing support and encouraging positive peer interactions. - Participate in professional development opportunities to remain current with best practices in supporting students with SEMH and trauma-informed education. - Ensure safeguarding and welfare of all students, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to school policies and procedures. Qualifications: - Experience working with children, particularly those with SEMH needs, is desirable. - Strong understanding of the principles of trauma-informed care in an educational setting. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students, staff, and parents. - Patience, resilience, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. - Commitment to inclusive education practices and a passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning. - Relevant qualifications, such as NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent, are preferred but not essential. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Grace O'Neill on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Grace O'Neill&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009</strong></strong>