Job description
SEMH Learning Support Assistant – Secondary School
Start Date: Immediately
Location: Burnham-on-Crouch
Salary: £90 - £120 per day
If you’re passionate about helping students with SEMH needs reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our secondary school team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Role responsibilities:
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Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEMH needs.
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Work closely with teaching staff to adapt lessons and resources to suit individual learners.
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Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and resilience.
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Support students in building confidence, social skills, and independence.
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Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
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Liaise with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for students.
The ideal candidate will have:
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Experience working with young people with SEMH needs (in school or alternative settings).
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Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
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Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships.
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A proactive approach and willingness to work as part of a team.
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A commitment to safeguarding and supporting student well-being.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement
- An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.