SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Milk Education; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD & training

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a committed SEMH Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs across our partner specialist schools near Guildford, Surrey. You will help pupils regulate emotions, build confidence, and engage with learning, both in and out of class.

Working with teachers, SENCOs and families, you will deliver targeted support, monitor progress, and contribute to behaviour plans. This role suits calm, resilient individuals who value safeguarding and want to make a

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, behavioural needs, or additional needs.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with pupils and act as a trusted role model.
• Support SEMH needs using trauma-informed and restorative approaches.
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support during lessons.
• Respond calmly to challenging behaviour and follow school policies.
• Contribute to behaviour support plans and progress reviews.
• Work with staff, safeguarding leads, and families.
• Promote an inclusive, safe learning environment.
• Monitor and report pupil progress and behaviour.

Skills

SEMH experience

Trauma-informed practice

Calm under pressure

Teamwork & communication

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Learning Support Assistant

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire

Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only

Start Date: September 2026

Make a Difference Every Day

Milk Education is seeking a committed, resilient, and compassionate SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join our partner specialist schools across Guildford, Surrey. You'll support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.

If you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and thrive in a supportive, nurturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As an SEMH Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom. You'll develop positive, trusting relationships with students, helping them regulate their emotions, improve their behaviour, and engage successfully with learning.

Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, families, and external professionals, you will provide consistent, tailored support that meets each pupil's individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive, professional relationships with pupils, acting as a trusted role model.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs using trauma-informed and restorative approaches.
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve behaviour, emotional wellbeing, attendance, and classroom engagement.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support during lessons.
• Respond calmly and confidently to challenging behaviour, following school policies and behaviour strategies.
• Contribute to behaviour support plans, risk assessments, and progress reviews.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, safeguarding leads, parents/carers, and external agencies.
• Promote an inclusive, safe, and nurturing learning environment.
• Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress and behaviour.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, behavioural needs, or additional needs.
• Understands trauma-informed practice, restorative approaches, and positive behaviour support.
• Is calm, patient, resilient, and able to remain professional in challenging situations.
• Can build positive relationships based on trust, consistency, and respect.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Has a genuine passion for helping vulnerable young people reach their full potential.
• Experience working within an SEN school, specialist provision, alternative provision, or similar educational setting.
• Team Teach, PRICE, or other positive handling training (or willingness to complete training).
• Knowledge of safeguarding, SEND, and SEMH best practice.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above), or equivalent.

What We Offer

• Ongoing CPD and specialist training.
• A supportive and welcoming team across our partner schools in Guildford.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• A rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on young people's lives.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.