SEMH Learning Support Assistant

AMA Admin; Tees Valley; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay with permanent path

APSCo Compliance+ recruitment standard

Flexible placements across specialist

Carefully matched placements

Access to priority partner schools

Free CPD: Safeguarding, SEND, Behavior

Résumé du poste

Milk Education are seeking enthusiastic SEMH Learning Support Assistants to work across Darlington's specialist schools, with long-term opportunities from September 2026.

You will provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH, help them develop emotional resilience and social skills, and collaborate with teachers to adapt activities to ensure every pupil can access the curriculum. A supportive environment with CPD and APSCo-compliant recruitment is offered.

Qualifications

• Recent experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or related needs.
• Experience with challenging behaviour, attachment needs, ADHD, ASD or trauma-related needs is advantageous.
• Excellent communication to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Calm, empathetic, resilient and flexible approach to supporting young people.
• Knowledge of positive behaviour support and trauma-informed practice.

Responsabilités

• Providing one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Supporting pupils to develop emotional resilience, social skills, and independence.
• Working with teachers to adapt activities so every pupil can access the curriculum.
• Implementing IEPs, behaviour strategies, and personalised intervention plans.
• Creating a positive, structured classroom environment that promotes wellbeing.
• Using restorative approaches to manage behaviour and support pupils.
• Building professional relationships to help pupils feel safe and motivated.
• Liaising with staff, families and external agencies for consistent support.
• Celebrating achievements and encouraging educational and personal development.

Connaissances

SEMH experience

Behavioural needs experience

Communication skills

Calm and empathetic

Trauma-informed practice

Flexible approach

Description du poste

SEMH Learning Support Assistant - Darlington

About Us:

At Milk Education, we do more than place staff in schools - we build long-term partnerships with educators. Alongside competitive opportunities, you'll have access to ongoing CPD, dedicated support, and career development. We are currently seeking enthusiastic SEMH Learning Support Assistants to work within a number of specialist schools across Darlington, with long-term opportunities available from September 2026.

Our partner schools provide structured, nurturing environments where pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs receive the support they need to succeed both academically and personally. This role is ideal for experienced Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Learning Support Assistants, Youth Workers, or individuals from care and pastoral backgrounds looking to make a positive impact.

SEMH Learning Support Assistant main responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs and associated barriers to learning.

• Supporting pupils to develop emotional resilience, self-confidence, social skills, and independence.

• Working closely with teachers to adapt learning activities and ensure every pupil can access the curriculum.

• Implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour support strategies, and personalised intervention plans.

• Creating a positive, structured, and supportive classroom environment that promotes engagement and wellbeing.

• Using restorative and trauma-informed approaches to manage behaviour and support pupils through challenging situations.

• Developing strong, professional relationships that help pupils feel safe, understood, and motivated to learn.

• Supporting pupils to recognise emotions, regulate behaviour, and develop effective coping strategies.

• Liaising with teaching staff, pastoral teams, families, and external agencies to provide consistent support.

• Celebrating achievements and encouraging pupils to reach both their educational and personal development goals.

SEMH Learning Support Assistant requirements or Skills:

• Recent experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs in education, care, youth work, or similar settings.

• Previous experience working with pupils displaying challenging behaviour, attachment needs, ADHD, Autism (ASD), or trauma-related needs is advantageous.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

• A calm, empathetic, resilient, and flexible approach to supporting young people.

• Knowledge of positive behaviour support, de-escalation techniques, and trauma-informed practice.

• A genuine commitment to helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with opportunities to secure permanent positions.

• Fast and straightforward registration process with APSCo Compliance+ accredited safer recruitment standards.

• Flexible placements across specialist schools in Darlington.

• Carefully matched placements based on your experience, strengths, and career aspirations.

• Access to our Priority Partnership schools with exclusive long-term opportunities.

• Free CPD before placement, including Safeguarding, SEND and Behaviour training, plus ongoing development through Milk Academy.