SEMH Learning & Behaviour Support Coach

Fresh Futures group; Heckmondwike; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Futures seeks a Learning and Behaviour Support Worker for the Brian Jackson College team in Heckmondwike. You will work with a pupil with an EHCP in a SEMH provision, supporting academic progress and personal development.

You will assist with behavioural interventions, promote engagement, and help pupils build independence and life skills across daily activities and offsite visits. A proactive, empathetic approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience within SEMH and behavioural needs setting.
• Experience of working with young people at KS3 & KS4 in an educational setting.
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English; teaching assistant qualification desirable.
• Experience of safeguarding children in education.
• Knowledge of EHCPs.
• Positive handling training desirable.
• Driving licence desirable and willing to travel across both provisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs to help reduce barriers to learning.
• Assist with delivery of lessons and support tutors to promote engagement and positive behaviour.
• Support pupils during offsite visits and vocational activities; promote life skills and independence.
• Work proactively with new pupils assisting in smooth transitions to Brian Jackson College.
• Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate behavioural improvement plans; maintain records.
• Report safeguarding concerns promptly and adhere to health and safety policies.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behavioural support

KS3/KS4 experience

GCSE Maths & English

Driving licence desirable

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Teaching assistant qualification (desirable)

EHCP knowledge (understanding)

Safeguarding training (desirable)

Job description

Fresh Futures seeks a Learning and Behaviour Support Worker for the Brian Jackson College team in Heckmondwike. You will work with a pupil with an EHCP in a SEMH provision, supporting academic progress and personal development.

You will assist with behavioural interventions, promote engagement, and help pupils build independence and life skills across daily activities and offsite visits. A proactive, empathetic approach is essential.