SEMH LSA

Worldwide Teaching; Salford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Teaching is seeking a resilient SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join an alternative provision attached to a welcoming mainstream primary school in Manchester. You will support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs and help them engage with learning on a daily basis.

The role focuses on building positive relationships, de-escalation, and small-group activities to develop confidence and behaviour skills, with training opportunities and ongoing pastoral support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH/SEND in school or similar settings.
• Calm, patient, resilient and emotionally consistent in challenging situations.
• Team Teach or positive-handling training desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH, SEND and behavioural needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and stay engaged with learning.
• Deliver activities individually and in small groups.
• Use positive behaviour-management and de-escalation strategies.

Skills

SEMH support

Behaviour management

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

SEMH Learning Support Assistant - Alternative Provision

Location: Manchester
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start date: Immediate
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

Are you calm under pressure, passionate about supporting young people and able to make a genuine difference?

Cover People are looking for a resilient and enthusiastic SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join an alternative provision attached to a welcoming mainstream primary school.

The provision supports a small group of pupils who require additional help with their social, emotional and mental health needs. You will help children regulate their emotions, engage positively with learning and develop the confidence needed to succeed in school.

What will the role involve?

• Supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND and behavioural needs
• Building positive, trusting relationships with children
• Helping pupils regulate their emotions and remain engaged
• Delivering activities individually and in small groups
• Using positive behaviour-management and de-escalation strategies
• Supporting English, maths and enrichment activities
• Creating consistent routines, expectations and boundaries
• Working closely with teachers and the school's pastoral team

We would love to hear from someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• Is calm, patient, resilient and emotionally consistent
• Can combine warmth and empathy with firm boundaries
• Remains composed when faced with challenging situations
• Is proactive, reliable and fully committed to the role
• Holds Team Teach or similar positive-handling training, although this is desirable rather than essential

Why apply?

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to become a consistent and trusted adult for children who may have previously found school challenging. Your support could help pupils rebuild their confidence, overcome barriers and experience genuine success within education.