SEMH Learning Support Specialist for Young People

Teaching Personnel; Horsham; On-site; Full time

Job description

Do you want a role where you genuinely make a difference every single day?

We are currently recruiting passionate, resilient and proactive Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist SEMH setting in Horsham, supporting children and young people who require additional emotional, behavioural and educational support.

These are full-time opportunities within a highly supportive and rewarding environment where strong relationships, consistency and patience are at the heart of everything.

We are looking for:

• Primary SEMH Learning Support Assistants


• Secondary SEMH Learning Support Assistants


• Specialist English Support LSAs


• Specialist Maths Support LSAs

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are confident, adaptable and passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

The role will involve:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis


• Encouraging engagement within lessons


• Building positive and trusting relationships


• Supporting behaviour regulation and emotional wellbeing


• Helping students develop confidence, independence and social skills


• Working closely with teachers and wider support staff

The ideal candidate will:

• Be calm, patient and emotionally resilient


• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Be able to build rapport with young people


• Have experience within education, SEMH, SEN, care, youth work or behavioural support (desirable)


• Be passionate about supporting vulnerable students


• Be able to work full-time


• Be aged 21+


• Be a driver with access to a vehicle - essential

What's on offer:

• Full-time, long-term opportunity


• Annual salary of £26k+


• Supportive and well-resourced working environment


• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people's lives


• Excellent experience for those pursuing careers in SEN, SEMH, psychology, teaching or pastoral support

If you're looking for a meaningful and rewarding role within a setting that truly values both its students and staff, we'd love to hear from you.