KS3 SEMH Support Assistant — Brand-New Provision

Shorefields; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 20,200; Part time

Job summary

HIVE family of schools is seeking an SEMH Support Assistant for KS3 Partnership Provision. The role involves supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs, with duties across KS2/KS3, within a new provision.

Salary is Essex Scale 4 (£20,200 per annum). Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30 am - 3.30 pm during term time and INSET days. November 2026 start date; part-time, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering individualized, flexible support to students with SEMH needs.
• Ability to adjust activities to remove barriers to learning.
• Knowledge of attachment theory and Trauma Perceptive Practice or willingness to learn.
• Establish rapport and trusting relationships with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate experience delivering individualized, flexible support to students with SEMH needs across KS2 or KS3.
• Adjust activities to remove barriers to learning based on student responses.
• Learn or apply attachment theory and Trauma Perceptive Practice principles.
• Build supportive, respectful relationships with students, families and staff.

Skills

SEMH experience

KS3 support

Individualized student support

Team collaboration

Job description

HIVE family of schools is seeking an SEMH Support Assistant for KS3 Partnership Provision. The role involves supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs, with duties across KS2/KS3, within a new provision.

Salary is Essex Scale 4 (£20,200 per annum). Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30 am - 3.30 pm during term time and INSET days. November 2026 start date; part-time, permanent contract.