SEMH LSA: Build Resilience & Support Pupils

AMA Admin; Killingworth Village; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

APSCo compliance safer recruitment

Flexible placements

Free CPD before placement

Free PSHE lesson plans

Wellbeing resources

Educator community

Handover guidance

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking SEMH Learning Support Assistants to work across specialist schools in Killingworth with long-term opportunities starting October 2026. The role involves one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH, helping them build emotional resilience and independence while adapting activities with teachers.

Ideal candidates have recent SEMH support experience and strong communication skills, with a calm, empathetic, and flexible approach.

Qualifications

• Recent experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs in education, care, youth work, or similar settings.
• Experience working with pupils displaying challenging behaviour, attachment needs, ADHD, Autism (ASD), or trauma-related needs is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• A calm, empathetic, resilient, and flexible approach to supporting young people.
• Knowledge of positive behaviour support, de-escalation techniques, and trauma-informed practice.
• A genuine commitment to helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs and associated barriers to learning.
• Supporting pupils to develop emotional resilience, self-confidence, social skills, and independence.
• Working closely with teachers to adapt learning activities and ensure every pupil can access the curriculum.
• Implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour support strategies, and personalised intervention plans.
• Creating a positive, structured, and supportive classroom environment that promotes engagement and wellbeing.
• Using restorative and trauma-informed approaches to manage behaviour and support pupils through challenging situations.
• Developing strong, professional relationships that help pupils feel safe, understood, and motivated to learn.
• Supporting pupils to recognise emotions, regulate behaviour, and develop effective coping strategies.
• Liaising with teaching staff, pastoral teams, families, and external agencies to provide consistent support.
• Celebrating achievements and encouraging pupils to reach both their educational and personal development goals.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Empathy and resilience

Flexibility

Job description

Milk Education is seeking SEMH Learning Support Assistants to work across specialist schools in Killingworth with long-term opportunities starting October 2026. The role involves one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH, helping them build emotional resilience and independence while adapting activities with teachers.

Ideal candidates have recent SEMH support experience and strong communication skills, with a calm, empathetic, and flexible approach.