SEMH Learning Support: Youth Resilience & Life Skills

AMA Admin; Slough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Flexible hours

Fast-track compliance

Milk Academy CPD access

Job summary

AMA Admin is seeking an SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist provision in Slough, supporting learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The role focuses on resilience, life skills and mentoring to help students engage and succeed.

You will provide in-class and small-group support, deliver targeted interventions, monitor wellbeing and contribute to personalised learning plans while working with a dedicated team across England offices.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEMH learners or alternative provision settings.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and restorative practice.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in-class and in 1:1 or small-group sessions.
• Deliver interventions focused on resilience and emotional regulation.
• Encourage positive decision-making and goal-setting.
• Contribute to EHCP targets and personalised learning plans.
• Monitor wellbeing and engagement, escalating concerns as needed.
• Act as a stable, positive role model for students.

Skills

SEMH experience

Trauma-informed approach

Behaviour management

Mentoring / life skills

Communication skills

Job description

AMA Admin is seeking an SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist provision in Slough, supporting learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The role focuses on resilience, life skills and mentoring to help students engage and succeed.

You will provide in-class and small-group support, deliver targeted interventions, monitor wellbeing and contribute to personalised learning plans while working with a dedicated team across England offices.