Full-Time Learning Support Assistant - SEN Settings in Thanet
Location: Thanet, Kent
Role Type: Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier for the right candidate)
Are you someone who enjoys supporting children and young people with additional needs? Do you have the resilience, creativity and patience to help learners overcome barriers and succeed?
Tradewind Recruitment is working with several special schools across Thanet who are currently seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Learning Support Assistants to join their classrooms full-time. These roles offer an exciting opportunity to work alongside skilled teaching staff and make a real difference in young lives.
About the Role:
Based in a small class group, supporting pupils with a range of needs including autism and social, emotional or mental health challenges
Working in partnership with a teacher and another LSA to create a positive learning environment
Providing targeted support to individuals or small groups
Assisting students across year groups in Primary or Secondary classes, depending on the school's needs
Helping pupils develop confidence, communication and emotional regulation skills
What We're Looking For:
Experience working with young people with additional needs such as SEMH or ASD is highly desirable
Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, nurturing approach
An ability to work as part of a team while also using your initiative
Someone who can build meaningful relationships with students and help them feel safe, supported and motivated
Why Apply?
Join a supportive and experienced team
Regular training and CPD opportunities provided
Be part of environments that value relationships, trust, and emotional wellbeing
Play a key role in helping students with complex needs achieve success
Competitive rates through Tradewind Recruitment
Safeguarding Commitment:
All roles are subject to an enhanced Child-only DBS check and satisfactory references. The schools we work with are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect the same from all staff. We would need you to have full right to work in the UK.
Apply Today!
If you're passionate about inclusion and ready for a new challenge, get in touch with Tradewind Recruitment now. We'd love to discuss this opportunity and others in the Thanet area.
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