learning support mentor (lsm).

£21,355 - £24,577 per annum

Quidenham

Are you a passionate and dedicated individual seeking a truly meaningful role supporting students with complex Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the beautiful setting of Quidenham, Norfolk?

Do you thrive on creating a nurturing and structured environment, possessing the resilience to support children through their biggest emotional and academic challenges?

Are you ready to join a highly-regarded and specialist school team in Quidenham and play an essential part in unlocking each student's potential?

If you are looking for a rewarding career move where your compassion makes a difference every single day, we encourage you to apply now!

The Role :

A fantastic opportunity is available for a proactive and committed SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) / Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join an established and specialist SEN school serving the Quidenham area.

This role is crucial to the provision of high-quality, personalised education. You will be offering one-to-one and small group support to pupils with a range of diverse and complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), and profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). Your daily efforts will directly contribute to fostering a stable, inclusive, and enriching learning experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide vital, tailored support to students, helping them to engage with differentiated tasks, manage sensory inputs, and participate actively in lessons.
• Collaborate closely with the class teacher and multi-disciplinary teams (e.g., therapists) to adapt resources, set up specialised activities, and ensure the learning space meets sensory and practical needs.
• Implement specific therapeutic and communication strategies outlined in students' Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), which may include non-verbal communication methods.
• Act as a consistent emotional anchor, employing calm de-escalation techniques and promoting functional communication during moments of distress.
• Contribute to the monitoring and accurate reporting on pupil progress, engagement, and overall holistic development.
• Assist with pupils' mobility, personal care, and feeding needs as required, ensuring all tasks are carried out with utmost professionalism, dignity, and respect.

Requirements

• Proven experience supporting children or young people, ideally within a specialist SEN setting or with pupils with complex learning difficulties, is essential.
• A naturally calm, compassionate, and highly resilient nature, with a genuine enthusiasm for the specialist educational environment.
• The ability to quickly establish strong, professional, and trusting relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and observational skills, particularly in noting and responding to non-verbal cues.
• A current Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or a willingness to obtain one promptly).

What We Offer

• £21,355 - £24,577 per annum
• The chance to work within a highly supportive, specialist school community near Quidenham, with a clear commitment to staff training and welfare.
• Access to specialist CPD (Continuous Professional Development) and ongoing training specific to the needs of the pupils (e.g., manual handling, positive behaviour support).
• A profoundly rewarding role that provides profound daily fulfillment by directly enhancing the educational outcomes and quality of life for vulnerable young people.
• £300 Refer A Friend scheme (terms apply).

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.

We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.