Job Vacancy: Learning Support Assistant Location: Ashford, Kent Salary: £440 - £550 Per week Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only Start Date: September 2025 (or ASAP) Agency: Vision for Education Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you have a calm, patient, and resilient nature? Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school in Ashford. About the School This nurturing and inclusive SEMH school supports students aged 5–16 with a range of emotional and behavioural needs. With a strong focus on personalised learning and emotional wellbeing, the school provides a therapeutic and structured environment where every child is supported to thrive. The Role As a Learning Support Assistant, you will: Support pupils with SEMH needs both in and out of the classroom Build trusting, positive relationships with students Work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff Help deliver engaging, adapted learning activities Provide emotional and behavioural support throughout the school day ✅ The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Experience working with children or young people with additional needs (SEMH, SEND, challenging behaviour, etc.) A calm, non-judgemental, and proactive attitude Strong behaviour management skills A commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one What Vision for Education Offers: A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement FREE CPD training including Team Teach and mental health awareness Competitive daily rates of pay Temporary-to-permanent opportunities in supportive environments Access to a nationwide network of school opportunities About Vision for Education Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults What Vision for Education offer As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Kent team on (phone number removed). VisionSupport