SEMH Learning Support Assistant - Long-Term Role

Candl Recruitment Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Candl Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Southend-on-Sea on a long-term basis. The school supports children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs who may have struggled in mainstream education, and you will provide calm, patient support to help pupils engage with learning.

You will work with pupils to manage emotions, model positive behaviour, and build trusting relationships while

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH and challenging behaviour.
• Empathy and the ability to build genuine relationships.
• Confidence in setting and maintaining clear boundaries.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to tailor support to individual pupil needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, patient support to help pupils manage emotions and behaviour.
• Support engagement with learning and social development in SEMH settings.
• Build trusted relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries and safety.

Skills

Experience SEMH

Empathy

Boundaries

De-escalation

Resilience

Behaviour as communication

Individualised support

Job description

Candl Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Southend-on-Sea on a long-term basis. The school supports children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs who may have struggled in mainstream education, and you will provide calm, patient support to help pupils engage with learning.

You will work with pupils to manage emotions, model positive behaviour, and build trusting relationships while