SEMH Learning Assistant – Littlehampton

Engage Partners Limited; Worthing; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Education Ltd in Littlehampton is seeking a dedicated Behavioural 1-1 SEMH Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with emotional and social needs, helping them feel safe, valued, and capable of progress.

Training will be provided. The role requires patience, warmth, and consistency to help young people manage emotions, build healthy relationships, and gain practical skills for adulthood; a full UK driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with emotional and social needs.
• Ability to manage behaviour with calmness and consistency.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH to manage emotions and build skills.
• Work with staff to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils to gain practical skills for adulthood.
• Participate in training and DBS checks as required.

Skills

Behaviour management

Relational skills

Patience

Driving licence

Job description

Behavioural 1-1 SEMH Learning Support Assistant Required – Littlehampton

This is a caring and inclusive community where every child is supported to rebuild confidence, discover their strengths, and prepare for a brighter future. Pupils are encouraged not only in their learning but also in developing the skills they need for life beyond school – resilience, independence, and a belief in their own potential. Many young people here face challenges such as anxiety, trauma, or behaviour that communicates unmet needs, and staff play a vital role in helping them feel safe, valued, and capable of success.

Training will be provided, though experience of working with children with SEMH, particularly attachment and trauma, is an advantage. What matters most is a strong commitment to supporting children with complex needs and the ability to bring patience, positivity, and consistency every day.

This role will suit someone who is passionate about making a difference to young people’s lives – whether by helping them manage emotions, build healthy relationships, or gain practical skills for adulthood.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children or young people with emotional and social needs


• Be confident in managing behaviour with calmness and consistency


• Build trusting relationships that help pupils feel understood and supported


• Bring warmth, energy, and encouragement while setting clear boundaries


• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car

Why choose Engage Education?

• Staff are paid in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring pay parity with permanent employees


• Each candidate is supported by a dedicated consultant who will be with you every step of the way


• Access to free CPD training sessions delivered by experienced senior leaders


• A referral scheme offering a £50 Amazon voucher when referred colleagues complete 5 days of work

All candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, for which full assistance will be provided.

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If you do not hear back within 2 working days, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.