SEMH Support Assistant for KS3 Enhanced Provision

Shorefields; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 20,200; Part time

Job summary

HIVE family of schools is seeking an SEMH Support Assistant for KS3 Partnership Provision. The role involves supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs, with duties across KS2/KS3, within a new provision.

Salary is Essex Scale 4 (£20,200 per annum). Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30 am - 3.30 pm during term time and INSET days. November 2026 start date; part-time, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering individualized, flexible support to students with SEMH needs.
• Ability to adjust activities to remove barriers to learning.
• Knowledge of attachment theory and Trauma Perceptive Practice or willingness to learn.
• Establish rapport and trusting relationships with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate experience delivering individualized, flexible support to students with SEMH needs across KS2 or KS3.
• Adjust activities to remove barriers to learning based on student responses.
• Learn or apply attachment theory and Trauma Perceptive Practice principles.
• Build supportive, respectful relationships with students, families and staff.

Skills

SEMH experience

KS3 support

Individualized student support

Team collaboration

Job description

SEMH Support Assistant for KS3 Enhanced Provision

Job Ref No. ECC2180-253S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 4

Position Start Date: 02/11/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 16/09/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 28/9/2026

SEMH Support Assistant for KS3 Partnership Provision

Salary Scale: Essex Scale 4 (approx. salary £20,200 per annum)

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30 am - 3.30 pm (term time incl. non-pupil days)

Required: November 2026

Can you make a difference? Work as part of a small, supportive, compassionate team? Support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs to reach their potential? Be part of a brand-new provision?

Then come for a visit or apply now!

Moulsham Partnership Provision is where every child has hope and the opportunity to be successful regardless of their starting point.

This is a chance to join a team, who will provide high quality support to help children develop their social and emotional skills. Our purpose-built site has; outside space, two learning areas, a calm space, kitchen and abundant resources.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• demonstrate experience of delivering individualized, flexible support to students with SEMH needs, planned around the students' interests across the curriculum either in KS2 or KS3,
• show an excellent understanding of how to remove barriers to learning by adjusting activities according to students' responses or individual needs, as appropriate
• show knowledge and understanding of attachment theory and Trauma Perceptive Practice or a willingness to learn about these areas,
• establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with students, their families and other adults.

Applications are to be made via the Essex Schools Jobs Website www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk

For further information and to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Yasha Singh on 01245 352 098 Ext351 or email [e-mail]

Information about the School

Information about the Trust and our Schools:

HIVE family- Our five schools are already successful in their own right, whilst benefiting from being part of the HIVE family, which was officially formed in April 2025. Moulsham Junior School, Moulsham Infants, Highwood Primary, Writtle Infants and Writtle Juniors, have worked together closely for many years as part of school-to-school support. This collaborative relationship has helped improve outcomes for children, supported staff professional development and enabled leaders to share best practices. The HIVE is a fully inclusive family, meeting the diverse and Safeguarding needs of the children, this being at the forefront on everything we do, to ensure children feel happy and safe. https://hivefamily.co.uk/hive

As an equal opportunities' employer, HIVE family of schools is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age; disability; gender re-assignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (which includes ethnic origin, nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; and sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join HIVE family of schools.

HIVE family of schools is committed to safeguarding our pupils against radicalisation and extremism and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.

We may decide to close the advertisement sooner in the event that suitable candidates are shortlisted before the closing date.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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