SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Connex Education; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking an SEMH Learning Support Assistant to work across Chippenham and surrounding areas. This role offers flexible day-to-day supply, short-term and longer placements with competitive daily PAYE rates (£95–£110).

You will support pupils with SEMH needs in various school settings, building relationships and helping them access learning. Applicants with experience in education, care, youth work or related fields are welcome, with the chance to tailor placements to your

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH, ADHD, anxiety or related needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs
• Supporting pupils to regulate their emotions and manage challenging situations
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting children to access their learning and participate in school life
• Encouraging positive behaviour and developing pupils’ confidence and independence
• Helping to create a calm, structured and supportive environment
• Implementing individual support and behaviour strategies
• Supporting pupils who may display challenging or distressed behaviour
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and other support staff
• Promoting positive social skills and emotional development

Skills

SEMH support

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Relationship building

Job description

SEMH Learning Support Assistant – Chippenham & Surrounding Areas

Location: Chippenham and surrounding areas
Pay: £95–£110 per day PAYE
Start Date: Flexible

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Connex Education are recruiting SEMH Learning Support Assistants to work across a range of schools in Chippenham and the surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for flexible day-to-day supply, short-term work or a longer-term placement, we can offer opportunities to suit your availability and experience.

This is a great opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, LSAs, support workers and candidates with relevant transferable experience who want to make a positive difference to pupils’ lives.

The Role

As an SEMH Learning Support Assistant, you will support pupils who may require additional emotional, behavioural and educational support. Placements can vary from mainstream schools with SEMH provision through to specialist settings.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs
• Supporting pupils to regulate their emotions and manage challenging situations
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting children to access their learning and participate in school life
• Encouraging positive behaviour and developing pupils’ confidence and independence
• Helping to create a calm, structured and supportive environment
• Implementing individual support and behaviour strategies
• Supporting pupils who may display challenging or distressed behaviour
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and other support staff
• Promoting positive social skills and emotional development

Flexible Supply Work

At Connex, we understand that flexibility is important. We work with schools across Chippenham and the surrounding areas, giving you access to a variety of opportunities.

You can choose from:

• Day-to-day supply – work around your availability
• Short-term placements – opportunities lasting from a few days to several weeks
• Long-term placements – regular work within one school
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Opportunities across Chippenham and nearby areas

We will take the time to understand your experience, availability and preferred type of setting before matching you with suitable schools.

About You

We are looking for individuals who are patient, resilient, consistent and nurturing, with a genuine interest in supporting children and young people.

Experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour, ADHD, trauma, anxiety or other additional needs is desirable. However, relevant experience from education, care, youth work, residential settings or similar environments will also be considered.

Why Work for Connex Education?

• Competitive daily PAYE rates
• Weekly pay – no umbrella companies
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities
• Access to a wide range of schools across Chippenham and surrounding areas
• Dedicated education consultant
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit and SEND Toolkit
• Free professional development and refresher training
• Access to funded qualifications, including SEND and Teaching & Learning
• Career progression opportunities through our Care to Classroom programme
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Connex team
• Opportunities to secure permanent positions

Whether you’re looking for flexible supply work or a longer-term role within a school, Connex Education can help you find the right opportunity.

Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.