SEMH Support Assistant — SEN School, Guildford

AMA Admin; Guildford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent rates of pay!

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a dedicated SEMH Support Assistant to join a Guildford SEN setting from September 2026. You will provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH, fostering wellbeing and engagement with the curriculum.

The ideal candidate is patient, empathetic, reliable and passionate about children’s wellbeing. Graduates are encouraged to apply for this full-time, long-term position in Surrey.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people is desirable.
• Experience supporting SEMH, SEND, ASD, ADHD is beneficial.
• Patient, empathetic, and understanding of individual needs.
• Confident handling emotional and behavioural challenges.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH.
• Build positive relationships to support wellbeing and development.
• Support emotional regulation and coping strategies.
• Assist pupils in accessing learning activities.
• Work with teachers and SEN staff to deliver personalised support.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to promote engagement.
• Maintain a safe, structured learning environment.
• Encourage social skills, resilience, and self-esteem.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Relationship-building

Reliability

Job description

Milk Education is seeking a dedicated SEMH Support Assistant to join a Guildford SEN setting from September 2026. You will provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH, fostering wellbeing and engagement with the curriculum.

The ideal candidate is patient, empathetic, reliable and passionate about children’s wellbeing. Graduates are encouraged to apply for this full-time, long-term position in Surrey.