1:1 SEMH Learning Support Assistant: Make a Lasting Impact

Teaching Personnel; Wirral; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time hours

6.5-hour day

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Birkenhead are seeking three SEMH Learning Support Assistants to join an Alternative Provision in Birkenhead from September. Roles are initially supply with strong potential for a permanent contract for committed candidates who can build positive relationships with young people.

You will work 1:1 with secondary-aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, supporting academic progress and emotional wellbeing in collaboration with teaching staff and external

Qualifications

• Experience working in Alternative Provision (AP) or Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) or similar settings.
• Experience supporting SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm, patient and resilient in challenging situations.
• Experience working with secondary-aged students.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to students with SEMH needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Support students to engage in lessons and achieve objectives.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Assist with personalised learning activities tailored to individual needs.
• Encourage attendance, participation and engagement in education.
• Record student progress and report concerns to staff.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Resilience

Job description

Teaching Personnel Birkenhead are seeking three SEMH Learning Support Assistants to join an Alternative Provision in Birkenhead from September. Roles are initially supply with strong potential for a permanent contract for committed candidates who can build positive relationships with young people.

You will work 1:1 with secondary-aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, supporting academic progress and emotional wellbeing in collaboration with teaching staff and external