SEMH Support Assistant: Nurturing Learning & Wellbeing

Birdsedge First School; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Birdsedge First School, part of The Mast Academy Trust, is seeking an Educational Support Assistant to help pupils with SEMH and SEND access learning and stay engaged in class. You will work with teaching staff to deliver targeted interventions and support emotional wellbeing, behaviour and resilience, ensuring every child can thrive.

The role emphasizes building positive relationships, patience and effective communication in a supportive school community that values every learner’s potential.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children with SEMH or SEND is desirable.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH and SEND needs to access learning.
• Deliver targeted interventions in small groups or one-to-one.
• Promote positive behaviour and support emotional wellbeing and engagement.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Good communication

Job description

Birdsedge First School, part of The Mast Academy Trust, is seeking an Educational Support Assistant to help pupils with SEMH and SEND access learning and stay engaged in class. You will work with teaching staff to deliver targeted interventions and support emotional wellbeing, behaviour and resilience, ensuring every child can thrive.

The role emphasizes building positive relationships, patience and effective communication in a supportive school community that values every learner’s potential.