SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Laurus Trust; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading educational trust as a Fixed-Term SEMH Learning Support Assistant at Gorsey Bank Primary School. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with Social Emotional Mental Health needs, promoting their independence and self-esteem. The position offers professional development opportunities and a commitment to a healthy work/life balance.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Good educational background with GCSEs.
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in a related discipline.
• Experience working with vulnerable young people with SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils with SEMH needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to enhance pupil progress.
• Develop holistic approaches to meet SEMH needs.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a related discipline

Job description

We are seeking two friendly and enthusiastic Fixed-Term SEMH Learning Support Assistants to join our growing team at Gorsey Bank Primary School. In this rewarding role, you'll work with individual pupils with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs, supporting their progress throughout the school.

Here at the Laurus Trust, we provide a cutting-edge SEND provision that positively impacts our young people. We are looking to recruit caring and dedicated individuals to join our SEND team. You will play a vital role in enhancing pupils' progress while promoting their independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion. A comprehensive offer of professional learning is available, and all schools have designated workspaces for staff. We also offer a broad range of SEND training focusing on whole-school issues and specific SEND team development.

If you wish to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes pupils' lives by empowering them to reach their potential, we would love to hear from you.

This position is contracted for 30 hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 days. You will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during school holidays unless required by the contract. You will work a minimum of 38 weeks per year.

Job Purpose (please see the attached Job Description for details)

• To work with individual pupils with SEMH needs.
• To develop a holistic approach to meeting SEMH needs, enabling learners to make good progress by collaborating with teachers, support staff, families, and external agencies.

Key Skills and Experiences

• Good educational background, including GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent, with a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a related discipline.
• Experience working with vulnerable young people and/or those with SEMH needs.
• Experience developing pupil profiles (e.g., School Focused Plans) is advantageous.

To learn more about our offerings, including employee benefits and professional development opportunities, visit our Careers page. We value a healthy work/life balance and are committed to flexible working arrangements such as part-time roles, term-time working, job-sharing, and compressed hours.

To apply, please complete the application form by clicking 'Fast apply'. CVs will not be accepted as part of our safer recruitment process.

Closing date: Thursday, 5th June at 9am. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

Gorsey Bank Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender status, age, disability, sexual orientation, and religion.