Learning Support Specialist for EHCP & SEMH

eTeach UK Limited; Stroud; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Annual leave 25 days

Car parking at campuses

Professional development

Eye tests

Job summary

SGS College is seeking a Learning Support Key Worker for the Stroud Campus to provide flexible in-class and out-of-class support to learners with EHCPs and SEMH needs. You will adapt approaches in real time to promote engagement and resilience.

You will deliver trauma-informed behaviour support, build strong relationships, monitor attendance, and coordinate EHCP annual reviews while developing individual support plans in collaboration with safeguarding teams.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with EHCPs and SEMH needs.
• Ability to chair EHCP annual reviews.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent de-escalation skills and trauma-informed practice.
• The confidence to chair meetings and liaise with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A commitment to supporting learners and families to achieve positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, responsive in-class and out-of-class support to learners with EHCPs, adapting approaches in real time to meet SEMH needs
• Deliver dynamic behaviour support using de-escalation, co-regulation, and trauma-informed strategies to promote positive engagement
• Build strong, consistent relationships with learners to increase trust, resilience, and readiness to learn
• Monitor and support learner attendance, proactively identifying barriers and implementing timely interventions
• Chair and coordinate EHCP annual reviews for a small cohort of identified key students, including gathering evidence, writing reports, and tracking progress against outcomes
• Develop, implement, and review individual support plans aligned to EHCP outcomes and learner goals
• Work collaboratively with curriculum staff, Youth worker team and Safeguarding teams to implement reasonable adjustments and promote inclusive practice
• Respond to emerging needs and incidents, providing on-demand support to maintain learner safety, wellbeing, and engagement
• Maintain accurate records of interventions, progress, and impact using college systems
• Contribute to safeguarding by identifying concerns and following college procedures to ensure learner welfare

Skills

SEN/SEMH support

EHCPs knowledge

Behaviour management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

De-escalation techniques

Stakeholder liaison

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

SGS College is seeking a Learning Support Key Worker for the Stroud Campus to provide flexible in-class and out-of-class support to learners with EHCPs and SEMH needs. You will adapt approaches in real time to promote engagement and resilience.

You will deliver trauma-informed behaviour support, build strong relationships, monitor attendance, and coordinate EHCP annual reviews while developing individual support plans in collaboration with safeguarding teams.