SEMH Learning Support Assistant — Primary

Academics; Slough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics supports a welcoming primary school in Slough by recruiting an SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. You will work closely with pupils 1:1 and in small groups to provide tailored emotional and learning support.

This role focuses on helping pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience, and positive coping strategies, while collaborating with teachers, the SENCO, and pastoral staff to deliver consistent, inclusive support throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Patience, compassion, and commitment to supporting children with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and confident working with pupils requiring extra emotional support.
• Interest in teaching, education psychology, counselling, youth work, or child-focused professions.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored 1:1 and small group SEMH support.
• Helping pupils develop emotional regulation and resilience.
• Collaborating with teachers, the SENCO, and pastoral staff to deliver support.
• Implementing behaviour support strategies and contributing to intervention plans.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive, and emotionally supportive learning environment.
• Building relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and growth.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Emotional regulation

Resilience

Adaptability

Proactiveness

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate

Job description

Academics supports a welcoming primary school in Slough by recruiting an SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. You will work closely with pupils 1:1 and in small groups to provide tailored emotional and learning support.

This role focuses on helping pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience, and positive coping strategies, while collaborating with teachers, the SENCO, and pastoral staff to deliver consistent, inclusive support throughout the day.