Learning Support Assistant

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 for an informal introductory conversation regarding the role.Alternatively, send your up-to-date CV and cover letter directly to .