SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Academics; Slough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics supports a welcoming primary school in Slough by recruiting an SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. You will work closely with pupils 1:1 and in small groups to provide tailored emotional and learning support.

This role focuses on helping pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience, and positive coping strategies, while collaborating with teachers, the SENCO, and pastoral staff to deliver consistent, inclusive support throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Patience, compassion, and commitment to supporting children with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and confident working with pupils requiring extra emotional support.
• Interest in teaching, education psychology, counselling, youth work, or child-focused professions.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored 1:1 and small group SEMH support.
• Helping pupils develop emotional regulation and resilience.
• Collaborating with teachers, the SENCO, and pastoral staff to deliver support.
• Implementing behaviour support strategies and contributing to intervention plans.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive, and emotionally supportive learning environment.
• Building relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and growth.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Emotional regulation

Resilience

Adaptability

Proactiveness

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate

Job description

SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Location: Slough
Pay: £92.59-£95 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time | Long-term

Are you passionate about supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs?

Do you have the patience, resilience, and enthusiasm to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential?

Academics is working with a welcoming primary school in Slough that is looking to appoint an SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide tailored support to pupils who require additional emotional, behavioural, and learning support within a nurturing and inclusive school environment.

As an SEMH Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them build confidence, regulate their emotions, and engage positively with learning throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs through tailored 1:1 and small group interventions
• Encouraging children to develop emotional regulation, resilience, and positive coping strategies
• Working collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, and pastoral staff to deliver consistent support
• Implementing behaviour support strategies and contributing to personalised intervention plans
• Promoting a positive, inclusive, and emotionally supportive learning environment
• Building strong relationships with pupils to encourage engagement, independence, and personal growth

We're looking for someone who:

• Is patient, compassionate, and committed to supporting children with additional needs
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Is proactive, adaptable, and confident working with pupils who require extra emotional support
• Is considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, youth work, social work, or another child-focused professionThis role offers invaluable experience within a supportive primary school and is ideal for graduates or aspiring education professionals looking to develop practical SEMH and SEN experience before progressing into teaching, psychology, or therapeutic careers.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy