SEMH Learning Support Assistant: Inspire Resilient Youth

TimePlan Education; Kettering; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education is recruiting an experienced SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist alternative education setting in Thrapston, Northamptonshire. You will support young people aged 11-16 with SEMH and related needs, helping them engage with learning in a calm, structured environment.

The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support, managing challenging behaviour, and building trusting relationships with students, working closely with teachers and pastoral staff.

Qualifications

• Calm and patient when dealing with challenging situations.
• Resilient and consistent.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour.
• Able to build strong relationships with young people.
• Committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Supporting pupils with SEMH and additional needs.
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Encouraging engagement and participation in learning.
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff.
• Maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
• Helping create a safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Calm and patient

Resilient

Empathetic

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Job description

TimePlan Education is recruiting an experienced SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist alternative education setting in Thrapston, Northamptonshire. You will support young people aged 11-16 with SEMH and related needs, helping them engage with learning in a calm, structured environment.

The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support, managing challenging behaviour, and building trusting relationships with students, working closely with teachers and pastoral staff.