SEMH Support Assistant

AMA Admin; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Fast-track compliance

Culture-matched placements

Partnership network

CPD courses before placement

Job summary

Milk Education are recruiting a SEMH Support Assistant to work with young people with adverse childhood experiences, guiding them on their journey within their schooling environment. The school predominantly caters for children aged 5-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs.

This role requires resilience, patience and empathy for those with trauma responses. You will have strong support from staff and leadership.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a school, alternative provision or youth work setting is desirable but not essential.
• Solid numeracy and literacy skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Calm, resilient and empathetic approach in challenging situations.
• Ability to work proactively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 and small group support for pupils aged 5-16 with SEMH needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage engagement and resilience.
• Support students to regulate emotions and use positive behaviour strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to deliver personalised learning activities.
• Promote a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment where every student can succeed.

Skills

School experience

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Calm and empathetic

Team player

Resilience

Education

Enhanced DBS (update service)

Job description

SEMH Support Assistant

Location: Morpeth, Northumberland

Working hours: 8.30am-3.30pm Monday to Friday

Start date: September 2026

Milk Education are recruiting for a SEMH Support Assistant to work with young people with adverse childhood experiences and guide them on their journey within their schooling environment.

The school predominantly caters for children aged 5-16 who have social, emotional and mental health needs. This role requires a high level of resilience, patience and empathy for those who can show dysregulated behaviours and have trauma responses. This setting is a highly supportive work environment and you will have the full support of the wider staff team and exceptional senior leadership.

Your role as a SEMH Support Assistant is to support the students with emotional regulation and gently encourage them to access their learning in a way which meets their needs.

SEMH Support Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent 1:1 and small group support for pupils aged from 5-16 years old with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs
• Building positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement, confidence and resilience
• Supporting students to regulate their emotions and use positive behaviour strategies
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff to deliver personalised learning activities and adapt resources to meet individual needs
• Promoting a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment where every student feels respected, understood and able to succeed

SEMH Support Assistant Person Specification:

• Recent experience working in a school, alternative provision or youth work setting is desirable but not essential
• Experienced Support Workers who are open to working with children would also fit this role perfectly due to the needs of the young people who attend this school
• Solid numeracy and literacy skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• A calm, resilient and empathetic approach, with the ability to remain positive in challenging situations
• Ability to work proactively, both independently and as part of a team
• An Enhanced DBS certificate on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards
• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths
• Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through the Milk Ac