SEMH Learning Support Specialist - Mentor & Behaviour Coach

Think FE; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Think FE is seeking a Specialist Learning Support Assistant for a further education college in Northamptonshire. You’ll support young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, helping them engage with learning, build confidence and manage challenges in college.

The role involves providing individual and small‑group support, assisting with behaviour management and EHCP records, mentoring learners, monitoring attendance and progress, and preparing learning resources in

Qualifications

• Level 2 Maths and English qualifications.
• Experience supporting young people in education, SEND support, youth work, care, mentoring, coaching or residential support.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour and using de-escalation strategies.
• Ability to build positive professional relationships and motivate learners.
• Good record-keeping and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Experience supporting SEMH needs, contributing to behaviour plans or maintaining EHCP records is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support tailored to learners’ needs.
• Support behaviour management and use de-escalation strategies.
• Contribute to behaviour support plans and maintain EHCP support records.
• Mentor and motivate learners, monitoring attendance and progress.
• Prepare learning resources and work closely with teaching staff.

Skills

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Record-keeping

Teamwork

De-escalation strategies

Motivation & mentoring

Confidentiality

Education

Level 2 Maths

Level 2 English

Job description

Think FE is seeking a Specialist Learning Support Assistant for a further education college in Northamptonshire. You’ll support young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, helping them engage with learning, build confidence and manage challenges in college.

The role involves providing individual and small‑group support, assisting with behaviour management and EHCP records, mentoring learners, monitoring attendance and progress, and preparing learning resources in