Job Description

Job title: SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health) Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Job reference number: 101216

Closing Date: 3rd October 2025

Interview date: TBC

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and helping them achieve their full potential? Do you thrive in a supportive, like-minded team environment? If so, you may be the SEMH Learning Support Assistant we're looking for!

At Landau, we are dedicated to providing routes to employment, access to learning, social enterprise help and support for personal growth. We have transformed the lives of over 800 individuals a year across the West Midlands and Staffordshire. As a valued member of our team, you'll benefit from:

Professional Development

: Opportunities for continuous learning and growth through training programs and workshops

Impactful work

: The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people, helping them overcome barriers and succeed

Collaborative culture

: A welcoming and supportive team that values your input and fosters a sense of community

Supportive Environment:

Access to resources and support to help you excel in your role
The successful candidate will be able to provide high quality learning support, mentoring and intervention for individuals and/or small groups of learners, including those with disabilities, those who are disadvantaged and or who are disengaged, so that every learner participates, achieves and progresses in their programme of study.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please apply with your CV. If you are shortlisted, we will send you an application form to complete

Key Responsibilities will include:

Support and mentor learners in the training environment (on or off-site) to meet the requirements of Programmes and as directed by the Tutors and programme Coordinator Collaborate with the Tutor to identify the additional support and intervention activities required, tailoring activities and materials, to enable learners to succeed and achieve Work with individuals who require targeted support to complete all tasks and activities, supporting learners to develop their knowledge, skills and experience and grow in confidence and independence Identifying barriers to learning and devise and develop a range of appropriate strategies to assist learners in resolving issues or tackling concerns Support the Tutor with learner portfolios, leading where reasonably required on conducting assessments, providing feedback to learners, conducting progress reviews, record-keeping and the provision of programme administration and study support Promote good behaviour management, applying policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner, and take appropriate action in a timely and sensitive manner, completing records or reports accurately where required Work as part of the team to devise creative approaches to overcoming barriers, engaging learners, developing the content and delivery of sessions, and assisting with the promotion and success of the study programme Supporting learners in developing their self-esteem and confidence- providing pastoral support and effective impartial information, advice and guidance toward achievement and progression Support learners to achieve to their potential, including support to achieve learning objectives, completing portfolios, and readiness for assessments and personal development goals Assist learners with any medical health needs while in the centre. Ensure that project manager and tutor are kept fully informed of learner progress, and support liaison with learners, parents and relevant stakeholders, agencies etc as appropriate, reporting where required Assist in the arrangement of and supervision of work experience placements, support for positive progression and the planning and delivery of enrichment activities so that all aspects of the course requirements are fulfilled Provide specific support to individual learners with special needs or an Education, Health and Care Plan requirement, as agreed with you, supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of learners in line with company policy and person-centred plans To encourage the individual to be actively involved with their learning, positive progression and to reflect their performance on reviews as directed by tutor Act as the key worker for identified learners, championing their engagement, attendance, progress and achievement Monitor and support the health, wellbeing and welfare of learners under your supervision, including in respect of safeguarding and any adherence to specified routines or requirement, such as meeting the requirements within an EHCP Provide flexible support to the wider business as reasonably required, fulfilling occasional alternative duties as requested, so that expertise is deployed to meet business priorities at a level consistent with those outlined in this job description To contribute actively to team and departmental meetings as required To transport learners to and from activities or events either by using public transport, your own transport or landau vehicles. To promote the charity in a positive and professional manner, acting as an ambassador for the charity To provide management information, professional intelligence and other support to organisational staff and the Charity CEO as required
Person specification

Job title: Employment Specialist (E = Essential D = Desirable)

SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

Suitable qualification in teaching, mentoring or learning support - E Maths and English at level 2 minimum - E L3 or Degree qualifications or equivalent in a relevant subject - D Experience of supporting learners with SEMH and SEN - particularly in functional skills and employability skills- E Experience working with learners who have issues with anxiety, confidence or who are overcoming disadvantages - E Experiencing of meeting the requirements of learners with Education, Health and Care Plans - D Experience planning preparing or adapting resources to meet learner need - E Safeguarding and/or First Aid training or willingness to train- D Creative and innovative, able to devise practical approaches that will interest and motivate learners - E Good IT skills and ability to undertake essential administrative or reporting tasks - E Strong commitment to supporting all learners - E Excellent organisational skills, time-keeping and reliability - E Able to build trust and rapport with learners post 16 - E Resilience, positivity and team working - E Ability to plan, risk assess and supervise off-site activity, such as visits or work experience placements - E Be able to display an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. (E) This post requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) disclosure at an Enhanced level (E) Have an understanding of and be able to demonstrate a commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity. (E) Ability to travel between Landau sites or on Landau business (E)
Hours: 33.5 hours per week

Salary: 18,551.30 - 19,548.26 (23,914.80 - 25,200 FTE) per annum

This is a permanent term time only position. Please note, this role is subject to project approval

Location: Stoke

We are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace. As part of our pledge with the Crisis Homelessness Alliance, we offer an automatic interview to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this position and are currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness. If this applies to you, please let us know when you apply.

As a Disability Confident employer we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If this applies to you, please let us know when you apply.

As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant we recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our organisation and country. A guaranteed interview will therefore be offered to Veterans and their Spouses/Partners, serving Regular members of the Armed Forces approaching the end of their service and the Spouses/Partners of currently serving Regular members of the Armed Forces. This is conditional on the minimum criteria of the job being met and no longer than 5 years has lapsed since leaving the Armed Forces (subject to supporting information being provided on request). If this applies to you, please let us know when you apply.

Landau is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment.

As this role involves regular work with children and young people, and meets the definition of regulated activity, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 you must disclose all unprotected unspent and spent cautions and convictions. Further details on what convictions must be declared can be found in the Governments Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975.

If you are offered this position, Landau will ask you to complete an enhanced DBS check with a children's barred list check and provide at least 2 references.

It is an offence for an individual who has been barred from working with children to apply for regulated activity. Providing false information is also an offence and could result in the rejection of the applicant, summarily dismissal if selected, and possible referral to the police.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 18,551.30-19,548.26 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Private medical insurance Referral programme
Work Location: In person