SEMH Learning Support Assistant: Calm, Resilient Mentor

Worldwide Teaching; Salford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Teaching is seeking a resilient SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join an alternative provision attached to a welcoming mainstream primary school in Manchester. You will support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs and help them engage with learning on a daily basis.

The role focuses on building positive relationships, de-escalation, and small-group activities to develop confidence and behaviour skills, with training opportunities and ongoing pastoral support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH/SEND in school or similar settings.
• Calm, patient, resilient and emotionally consistent in challenging situations.
• Team Teach or positive-handling training desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH, SEND and behavioural needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and stay engaged with learning.
• Deliver activities individually and in small groups.
• Use positive behaviour-management and de-escalation strategies.

Skills

SEMH support

Behaviour management

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Worldwide Teaching is seeking a resilient SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join an alternative provision attached to a welcoming mainstream primary school in Manchester. You will support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs and help them engage with learning on a daily basis.

The role focuses on building positive relationships, de-escalation, and small-group activities to develop confidence and behaviour skills, with training opportunities and ongoing pastoral support.