SEMH Learning Support Assistant: Empower Young Minds

Ortus Recruitment; Merton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ortus Recruitment is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in the Merton area to join a dedicated team within a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU). You will support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them stay engaged and develop essential skills in a supportive educational setting.

The successful candidate will be resilient, adaptable and capable of building positive relationships with young people who face behavioural challenges.

Qualifications

• Excellent at adapting to new environments.
• Understanding of working with children with behavioural difficulties.
• Strong passion for helping children.
• Highly organised.

Responsibilities

• Support a group of pupils in a classroom environment.
• Encourage interaction and help build positive relationships.
• Assist pupils with SEMH needs in lesson activities.

Skills

Adaptability

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Job description

Ortus Recruitment is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in the Merton area to join a dedicated team within a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU). You will support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them stay engaged and develop essential skills in a supportive educational setting.

The successful candidate will be resilient, adaptable and capable of building positive relationships with young people who face behavioural challenges.