SEMH Learning Support Assistant – Trauma‑Informed

TeacherActive Limited.; Essex; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CPD courses and professional growth

Long-term and placement opportunities

Refer-a-friend £100 voucher (terms)}

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting an SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Billericay, Essex, starting after October half-term.

The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH, ADHD and autism, using trauma-informed practices to foster learning, emotional regulation and safe behaviour. You will work with teachers to tailor learning and support pupils toward their targets.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Understanding of ADHD, autism, trauma and attachment-related needs.
• Ability to establish boundaries while building positive pupil relationships.
• Comfortable working within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH, ADHD, autism and additional needs.
• Support pupils who display challenging behaviour and emotional dysregulation.
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to create a safe learning environment.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or disrupted education.
• Assist teachers with differentiated lessons and personalised learning activities.
• Help pupils achieve EHCP targets and develop social, emotional and communication skills.
• Encourage independence, resilience and confidence in learners.
• Support transitions into further education, training or employment.

Skills

SEMH support

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed approaches

Classroom support

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting an SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Billericay, Essex, starting after October half-term.

The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH, ADHD and autism, using trauma-informed practices to foster learning, emotional regulation and safe behaviour. You will work with teachers to tailor learning and support pupils toward their targets.