SEMH LSA

TeacherActive; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Referral bonus

Onboarding support

Competitive pay

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a SEMH Learning Support Assistant in Northampton to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.

Roles include temporary and permanent opportunities; DBS checks, onboarding support, CPD, and progression through the My-Progression channel are offered. Competitive pay and referral incentives are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Have experience supporting young people with additional needs.
• Be confident supporting students with SEMH and challenging behaviour.
• Be patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Be able to work effectively alongside teaching and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with students and in small groups to engage learning.
• Help students manage behaviour and develop confidence and independence.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour support

Student engagement

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Job description

East of England/ temporary / £14.50 - 15.70 per hour

SEMH Learning Support Assistant – Northampton

Location: Northampton

Start Date: ASAP

TeacherActive are currently looking for SEMH Learning Support Assistants to work within a college setting in Northampton. We have both temporary and permanent opportunities available for the right candidates.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will be working with students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, providing support both in and outside of the classroom.

The role will involve working on a 1:1 basis and with small groups, helping students to engage with their learning, manage their behaviour and develop their confidence and independence.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people with SEMH, SEND, challenging behaviour or additional needs. Experience as a Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, SEMH Support Worker, Youth Worker or in a similar support role would be beneficial.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience supporting young people with additional needs
• Be confident supporting students with SEMH and challenging behaviour
• Be patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships
• Have a genuine passion for supporting young people
• Be able to work effectively alongside teaching and support staff

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Market-leading rates of pay

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.