Empowering SEMH Learning Support Assistant (Full-Time)

Justteachers Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is partnering with a specialist SEMH school in Norwich to recruit a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for a full-time role commencing September. The post supports children with SEMH needs, helping them engage with learning in a nurturing environment.

Experience in education or relevant settings is highly valued, with a focus on safeguarding and pupil welfare. The role offers opportunities to work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to implement tailored

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents/carers.
• Two recent education-based references.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored classroom support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and the SENCO to implement individual learning and behaviour support plans.
• Support pupils in accessing learning activities through one-to-one and small group interventions.
• Promote positive behaviour using consistent strategies, de-escalation techniques, and restorative approaches.
• Encourage the development of social, emotional, communication, and independence skills.
• Support pupils during lessons, transitions, breaktimes, and other unstructured parts of the school day.
• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual pupil needs.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide regular feedback to teaching staff.
• Help maintain a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment.
• Promote safeguarding and pupil welfare at all times.
• Uphold the school's values and commitment to supporting every learner to achieve their full potential.

Skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Justteachers Ltd is partnering with a specialist SEMH school in Norwich to recruit a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for a full-time role commencing September. The post supports children with SEMH needs, helping them engage with learning in a nurturing environment.

Experience in education or relevant settings is highly valued, with a focus on safeguarding and pupil welfare. The role offers opportunities to work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to implement tailored