Learning Support Assistant Level 2 (SEMH) Specialist

Ryburn Valley High School; Sowerby Bridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

West Yorkshire Pension Fund enrolment

Free Parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye Care

Annual Flu Vaccines

GP Online & Prescription Service

Job summary

Ryburn Valley High School is seeking a dedicated SEN/SEMH support assistant to work under the SENCO and classroom staff to help students access learning. You will deliver learning activities and interventions, implement individual learning plans, and provide SEMH and emotional wellbeing support.

Training for ELSA will be provided; experience desirable but not essential. The role is permanent, term-time only with 2 additional days, 30 hours per week (Mon-Fri 8:30am–3:00pm).

Responsibilities

• Work under SENCO and classroom teacher to support students in accessing learning.
• Deliver targeted learning activities and interventions; assist with individual learning plans.
• Deliver Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) interventions or undertake ELSA training.
• Support pupils to develop emotional awareness, resilience, self-esteem and coping strategies.
• Promote SEMH and emotional wellbeing through guidance and team collaboration.

Job description

Salary: Band D (NJC points 4-6) ActualSalary: £18,228 - £19,429 per annum **Pending pay award.Contract Terms: Permanent, term-time only plus 2 days.Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.00pm.Closing Date: Friday 4th September 2026 at 9.00am.Start Date: As soon as your notice period allows.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Areyou passionate, friendly, and dedicated when it comes to providing excellentcare and educational support to students with additional needs, particularlyaround their Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Do yourecognise yourself as having strong communication skills, patience, andunderstanding? Do you have the skills and dedication to make a lastingdifference in the lives of young learners in a safe, vibrant, and happy school?If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Whatthe role involves in a nutshell:

• Workunder the direction, guidance, and supervision of the SENCO and classroomteacher to support students in accessing learning.
• Takeresponsibility for delivering specific learning activities andinterventions, helping to implement individual learning plans in line withthe overall teaching strategy.
• Delivertargeted interventions, both within the classroom and in small group or1:1 settings outside the classroom environment.
• DeliverEmotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) interventions, or undertakeELSA training to develop the skills and knowledge required to providehigh-quality emotional literacy support. Previous ELSA experience orqualification is desirable but not essential, as full training will beprovided for the right candidate.
• Supportpupils to develop emotional awareness, resilience, self-esteem, andpositive coping strategies through planned interventions and nurturingrelationships.
• DeliverSEMH- and emotional wellbeing-related guidance and share effectivestrategies with the wider learning support team to promote a positive,inclusive, and emotionally supportive environment for all students.

Whatyou’ll get in return?

You’ll bejoining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – withnumerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

In additionto this you will benefit from:

• Automaticenrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
• ASupportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
• Staffdevelopment through proactive personal and professional development.
• Workingas part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for allstudents.
• FreeParking.
• Cycleto Work scheme.
• Additionalholidays linked to service.
• EyeCare.
• AnnualFlu Vaccines.
• Home& Technology Scheme.
• Rewardsand discounts.
• GPOnline and Prescription Service.
• YourCare Wellbeing Platform & EAP.
• Lifestylebenefits & discounts.

Diverseperspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcomeapplications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience andskills needed to perform this role.

If ourschool sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, thenwe’d love to hear from you.

SAFERRECRUITMENT

We arecommitted to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Allstaff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports thiscommitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it isan offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulatedactivity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we willundertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department forEducation and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.