SEMH 1:1 LSA

Milk Education; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast registration

Competitive pay

CPD courses

Consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education are recruiting for a dedicated 1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs at a specialist SEND school near Leatherhead, Surrey. This full-time role involves providing tailored 1:1 support to help learners engage with learning, regulate emotions and build positive relationships.

The ideal candidate will be calm, patient and resilient, with strong behaviour management and a passion for helping vulnerable young people reach their

Qualifications

• Recent and relevant experience with children or young people with SEMH or SEND.
• Previous experience in a specialist SEND school, alternative provision, mainstream school, youth work or care setting is desirable.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for supporting vulnerable young people to achieve their potential.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Support emotional regulation and implement behaviour support strategies.
• Encourage engagement in lessons and learning activities.
• Promote inclusion, confidence and independence.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff to ensure pupils' needs are met.
• Prepare resources and adapt learning activities where required.
• Help create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Pupil support

Team collaboration

Job description

1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant – Leatherhead, Surrey

Milk Education are working in partnership with a specialist SEND school near Leatherhead who are seeking a dedicated and resilient 1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs on a full-time basis.

This rewarding role involves providing tailored 1:1 support to help young people engage with learning, regulate their emotions and build positive relationships within the school environment. The school is looking for someone patient, nurturing and consistent who can act as a positive role model and make a genuine difference to pupils' educational journeys.

Teaching Assistant – Role & Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Support emotional regulation and implement behaviour support strategies.
• Encourage engagement in lessons and learning activities.
• Promote inclusion, confidence and independence.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff to ensure pupils' needs are met.
• Prepare resources and adapt learning activities where required.
• Help create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Recent and relevant experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs.
• Previous experience within a specialist SEND school, alternative provision, mainstream school, youth work or care setting is desirable.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship‑building skills.
• A passion for supporting vulnerable young people to achieve their potential.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits to YOU:

• Fast registration process.
• Excellent rates of pay.
• School Preparation Pack.
• FREE PSHE Lesson Plans designed by real teachers.
• 2 FREE CPD courses when you register with us.
• 24/7 access to your personal consultant.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE and safer recruitment guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.