SEMH Learning Support Assistant: Nurture Resilience

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

CPD in SEMH

Referral bonus

Pension scheme

Career pathways

MyTP Work App

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking an SEMH Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs in Newton Abbot. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, assist with emotional regulation, and help implement EHCP targets to help pupils access learning.

The role offers full-time, term-time hours (8:30 am–3:30 pm), with a pay rate of £95–£105 per day, starting ASAP. A rewarding role in SEND and pastoral settings awaits in Newton Abingdon area.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH or challenging behaviour preferred.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to SEMH pupils.
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour management and social development.
• Implement behaviour support plans and EHCP targets.
• Help pupils access learning by reducing barriers from anxiety or trauma.
• Promote positive relationships, resilience and self-esteem.
• Support pupils during transitions and unstructured times.
• Collaborate with class teacher, SENCo and pastoral teams.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Emotional regulation

Behaviour management

EHCP targets

Relationships & wellbeing

Collaboration with teachers

Tools

DBS check

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking an SEMH Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs in Newton Abbot. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, assist with emotional regulation, and help implement EHCP targets to help pupils access learning.

The role offers full-time, term-time hours (8:30 am–3:30 pm), with a pay rate of £95–£105 per day, starting ASAP. A rewarding role in SEND and pastoral settings awaits in Newton Abingdon area.