Graduate SEMH Learning Support & Pastoral Assistant

Pertemps Education Network; Godalming; Hybrid; GBP 16,605 - 21,217; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time contract

CPD provided

Training and mentoring

Career development

Job summary

Pertemps Education Network in Godalming is seeking a Graduate Pastoral and Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEMH setting. You will build positive relationships with students, support their social, emotional, and mental health development, and deliver targeted interventions to improve engagement and behaviour.

This role runs Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm, during term time, with an ASAP start. This is a strong stepping-stone for graduates aiming for psychology or education careers,

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, empathetic, resilient and able to remain composed in challenging situations.
• Motivated, professional and eager to learn.
• No prior school experience required – full training and CPD provided.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students who are disengaged or at risk of exclusion.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and mental health development.
• Deliver and support targeted interventions to improve engagement and behaviour.
• Work alongside teachers, SEN staff and external professionals to support pupil progress.
• Provide consistent pastoral support and emotional regulation strategies.
• Promote restorative approaches, empathy and positive behaviour support.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Empathy

Resilience

Motivation

Job description

Pertemps Education Network in Godalming is seeking a Graduate Pastoral and Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEMH setting. You will build positive relationships with students, support their social, emotional, and mental health development, and deliver targeted interventions to improve engagement and behaviour.

This role runs Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm, during term time, with an ASAP start. This is a strong stepping-stone for graduates aiming for psychology or education careers,