✨ SEMH Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Secondary School ✨
Secondary School Setting
Full-time / Part-time Available
Working via Teaching Personnel
We are looking for a dedicated, resilient and experienced SEMH Learning Support Assistant to support students in a secondary school environment. This role is ONLY suitable for candidates with prior SEMH experience and is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people who need it most
⚠️ PLEASE NOTE:
✅ Previous experience supporting students with SEMH needs is ESSENTIAL
❌ This role is not suitable for candidates without relevant experience
The Role:
As an SEMH LSA, you will work closely with students who require additional social, emotional and mental health support to fully access education. You’ll help create a calm, safe and structured environment where students can thrive
️ Key Responsibilities:
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Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs
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Support emotional regulation, behaviour management & wellbeing
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Assist students both inside and outside the classroom
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Build strong, positive and trusting relationships with students
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Support teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams with tailored strategies
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Act as a positive role model and consistent support figure
The Ideal Candidate:
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✅ Proven experience working with SEMH students (required)
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Calm, patient and resilient under pressure
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Strong communication and de-escalation skills
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❤️ Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
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Confident managing challenging behaviour in a positive way
✨ What’s in It for You?
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Opportunity to make a real and lasting impact
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Experience within a supportive secondary school
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Ongoing guidance and support from Teaching Personnel
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Ideal experience for careers in education, youth work or psychology
If you’re experienced, empathetic, and ready to support students who need consistency and care, we’d love to hear from you!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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