Mental Health Support Assistant

Do you want a role where you genuinely make a difference every single day?

We are currently recruiting passionate, resilient and proactive Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist SEMH setting in Horsham, supporting children and young people who require additional emotional, behavioural and educational support.

These are full-time opportunities within a highly supportive and rewarding environment where strong relationships, consistency and patience are at the heart of everything.

We are looking for:

• Primary SEMH Learning Support Assistants
• Secondary SEMH Learning Support Assistants
• Specialist English Support LSAs
• Specialist Maths Support LSAs

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are confident, adaptable and passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

The role will involve:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Encouraging engagement within lessons
• Building positive and trusting relationships
• Supporting behaviour regulation and emotional wellbeing
• Helping students develop confidence, independence and social skills
• Working closely with teachers and wider support staff

The ideal candidate will:

• Be calm, patient and emotionally resilient
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to build rapport with young people
• Have experience within education, SEMH, SEN, care, youth work or behavioural support (desirable)
• Be passionate about supporting vulnerable students
• Be able to work full-time
• Be aged 21+
• Be a driver with access to a vehicle - essential

What’s on offer:

• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Annual salary of £26k+
• Supportive and well-resourced working environment
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people’s lives
• Excellent experience for those pursuing careers in SEN, SEMH, psychology, teaching or pastoral support

If you’re looking for a meaningful and rewarding role within a setting that truly values both its students and staff, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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