SEMH Learning Support Assistant – Youth Resilience & Life Skills

Milk Education; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent rates of pay

Flexible working hours

Access to exclusive discounts

Free CPD courses

24/7 personal consultant support

Free wellbeing resources

Job summary

A UK-based teaching agency is seeking a SEMH Learning Support Assistant to provide essential support for students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The role emphasizes helping students develop emotional resilience and life skills vital for their education and future. Applicants should have experience with vulnerable youth, be calm and patient, and ideally hold relevant qualifications. The position offers flexible working hours and an opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of young people.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with SEMH and behavioral needs.
• Confident in using de-escalation strategies.
• Passion for promoting personal development.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students.
• Assist in delivering lessons on emotional regulation.
• Support students in managing challenging emotions.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Calm and patient approach

Confident in managing behaviour

Passion for supporting young people

Proactive attitude

Good teamwork skills

Education

Experience working with young people

Background in mentoring or support work

Relevant qualifications in Youth Work or Psychology

Job description

SEMH Learning Support Assistant – Youth Resilience & Life Skills

Location: Farnborough, Surrey

Full-time – Part-time options available

Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm

Overview:

The SEMH Learning Support Assistant – Youth Resilience & Life Skills role is a hands-on, impactful position supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Working closely within the classroom and across the school, you will help students develop emotional resilience, improve behaviour, and build essential life skills that prepare them for both education and life beyond school.

This role goes beyond academic support — it focuses on guiding young people to better understand themselves, manage challenges, and make positive choices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs within the classroom
• Assist in delivering structured lessons focused on life skills, emotional regulation, and resilience
• Support students in understanding and managing emotions such as anger, anxiety, and frustration
• Implement behaviour support strategies and individual plans consistently
• Act as a positive role model, promoting respect, self-discipline, and accountability
• Help students develop practical life skills (e.g. communication, problem-solving, decision-making, independence)
• Support engagement in lessons by adapting tasks and breaking down learning into manageable steps
• De-escalate challenging situations using calm, consistent approaches
• Encourage positive social interactions and support conflict resolution between peers
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and SEN teams to ensure consistent support
• Monitor and record progress in behaviour, engagement, and emotional development
• Support students during transitions, break times, and less structured parts of the school day

Key Skills & Qualities:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with vulnerable young people
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach in challenging situations
• Confident in managing behaviour and using de-escalation strategies
• Passion for supporting young people’s personal development and wellbeing
• Proactive, hands‑on attitude within a classroom setting
• Ability to set clear boundaries while maintaining a supportive approach
• Good teamwork and communication skills

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience working with young people, particularly those with SEMH, behavioural needs, or in youth work settings
• Background in mentoring, coaching, sports, or support work is highly desirable
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Youth Work, Psychology, Education, or Behaviour Support) are advantageous but not essential
• Enhanced DBS check required

Why This Role Matter’s:

As an SEMH Learning Support Assistant focused on resilience and life skills, you will play a key role in helping young people overcome barriers that impact their education and future. Your support helps students build confidence, develop coping strategies, and gain the skills they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

This is a highly rewarding role for individuals who want to make a genuine, lasting difference in young people’s lives.

Why choose Milk Education?

Milk Education is a purpose‑driven teaching supply agency focused on putting educators first. We’re committed to finding high‑quality teaching talent and supporting schools across the U.K.

We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

By applying for this role, you agree to our Privacy Policy (available on our website). Please note that Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

DBS on the Update Service is highly desirable. Training and ongoing CPD will be provided.

Benefits to YOU:

– Excellent rates of pay!
– Speedy registration process & fast‑track compliance.
– Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
– 5‑Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
– Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
– Access to our FREE Perks Portal – exclusive discounts (our version of the Blue Light Card).
– 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses via Milk Academy.
– FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
– FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook & access to our wellbeing hub.
– School Preparation Pack – be ready for your school placements!
– 24/7 support from your personal consultant.
– Our *Unbottled* division brings lived‑experience speakers into schools.
– We’re located across England & North Wales with 9 offices!
– Join the UK’s only eco‑friendly education supply agency!

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