SEMH Support Assistant – Flexible Secondary Roles

Education World Ltd; North East; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via PAYE

Free CPD opportunities

REC audited recruitment standards

Referral bonus

Job summary

Education World Ltd is looking for an SEMH Support Assistant to help secondary students with social, emotional, and mental health needs across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland. You will deliver tailored one-to-one and small-group support to build resilience, engagement and academic progress.

The ideal candidate will have SEMH experience, strong communication skills and the ability to de-escalate challenging situations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with SEMH and challenging behaviour in secondary settings.
• Strong understanding of school avoidance and related behaviours.
• Confident managing behaviour and de-escalation strategies.
• Patient, empathetic, resilient, and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and ability to build rapport with hard-to-reach youths.
• Enhanced DBS Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
• Desirable: qualification in behaviour management, trauma-informed practice, or mental health support.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to secondary students with SEMH needs.
• Build positive relationships with disengaged or vulnerable students.
• Develop and deliver individualised support strategies addressing avoidance.
• Support emotional regulation and readiness to participate in education.
• Collaborate with families, school staff and professionals for coordinated support.
• Apply de-escalation techniques and behaviour management during challenges.
• Facilitate activities to develop social skills and emotional wellbeing.
• Act as a positive role model and advocate for students.
• Monitor and record student progress and provide feedback to stakeholders.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Job description

Education World Ltd is looking for an SEMH Support Assistant to help secondary students with social, emotional, and mental health needs across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland. You will deliver tailored one-to-one and small-group support to build resilience, engagement and academic progress.

The ideal candidate will have SEMH experience, strong communication skills and the ability to de-escalate challenging situations.