SEMH Learning Support Assistant – Trauma-Informed Support

TeacherActive Ltd; Billericay; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CPD courses

Referral bonus

Long-term placements

Amazon voucher

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in the UK seeks an SEMH Learning Support Assistant for a specialist school in Billericay, Essex. You’ll support boys aged 10–16 with SEMH, ADHD, autism and trauma, delivering 1:1 and small-group help in a trauma-informed environment.

You'll work with teachers on differentiated lessons, help pupils hit EHCP targets, and foster emotional regulation, resilience and confidence to support transitions into further education or employment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.
• Confident, resilient, patient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Understanding of ADHD, autism, trauma and attachment-related needs.
• Ability to establish clear boundaries while building positive relationships with pupils.
• Passionate about being a positive role model for young people.
• Works effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in SEMH settings, PRUs, youth work or behaviour support would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Trauma-informed practice

Positive behaviour management

De-escalation

Building relationships

Differentiated lessons

Job description

TeacherActive Ltd in the UK seeks an SEMH Learning Support Assistant for a specialist school in Billericay, Essex. You’ll support boys aged 10–16 with SEMH, ADHD, autism and trauma, delivering 1:1 and small-group help in a trauma-informed environment.

You'll work with teachers on differentiated lessons, help pupils hit EHCP targets, and foster emotional regulation, resilience and confidence to support transitions into further education or employment.