SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist (LSA)

Teaching Personnel; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting SEMH Support Assistants to work in specialist schools in Southampton, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The role involves 1:1 or small group support, helping manage behaviour, building strong relationships, and encouraging engagement in lessons.

Applicants should have experience in schools or education, youth work, care or residential support, sports coaching or mentoring roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in schools or education settings.
• Background in youth work or care/residential support.
• Experience in sports coaching or mentoring roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Help manage behaviour in a positive and structured way.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Encourage engagement in lessons.

Skills

Experience in schools or education

Youth work

Care or residential support

Sports coaching

Mentoring roles

Job description

Teaching Personnel is recruiting SEMH Support Assistants to work in specialist schools in Southampton, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The role involves 1:1 or small group support, helping manage behaviour, building strong relationships, and encouraging engagement in lessons.

Applicants should have experience in schools or education, youth work, care or residential support, sports coaching or mentoring roles.