SEMH Learning Support Assistant — Mentoring Futures

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

Job summary

TimePlan Education is recruiting a dedicated SEMH Learning Support Assistant for a specialist alternative provision in Thrapston, Northamptonshire. Join a team that provides a personalised approach to learning, prioritising students' academic, emotional and social development in a supportive environment.

The role involves working with secondary students aged 11–16, offering one-to-one and small-group support, and collaborating with teachers to help students re-engage with education and progress

Qualifications

• Experience with children/young people with SEMH needs or additional learning needs.
• Calm, empathetic and consistent approach to challenging situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people in education.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs to access learning and engage in lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support, adapting approach to individual needs.
• Build trusting relationships and be a positive role model.
• Support emotional regulation, confidence, resilience and social development.
• Help manage challenging behaviour with calm, consistent strategies.
• Encourage independence and positive learning habits, in collaboration with staff.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, inclusion and student welfare.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Communication

Relationship building

Job description

TimePlan Education is recruiting a dedicated SEMH Learning Support Assistant for a specialist alternative provision in Thrapston, Northamptonshire. Join a team that provides a personalised approach to learning, prioritising students' academic, emotional and social development in a supportive environment.

The role involves working with secondary students aged 11–16, offering one-to-one and small-group support, and collaborating with teachers to help students re-engage with education and progress