SEMH Learning Support Assistant — Calm, Resilient Mentor

Term Time Teachers Ltd; Horam; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistants for full-time opportunities within specialist schools across East Sussex. You will provide individual and small-group support, helping pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs and helping them manage emotions and relationships.

You will work closely with teachers and the wider support team, establishing clear boundaries and consistent routines to support learning, social development and emotional wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Calm, patient, resilient with ability to manage challenging situations.
• Ability to build rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Understands consistency, positive reinforcement and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support throughout the school day.
• Help pupils manage emotions, behaviour and relationships.
• Establish clear boundaries and consistent routines.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may struggle to engage.
• Support pupils with their learning, social development and emotional wellbeing.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider support team.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Safeguarding

Job description

Academics is recruiting dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistants for full-time opportunities within specialist schools across East Sussex. You will provide individual and small-group support, helping pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs and helping them manage emotions and relationships.

You will work closely with teachers and the wider support team, establishing clear boundaries and consistent routines to support learning, social development and emotional wellbeing.