SEMH Support Assistant — Trauma-Informed Outreach

The Basildon Academies; Basildon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Basildon Academies are seeking a motivated SEMH Support Assistant to join our Upper Academy, supporting reintegration, social and emotional progress for vulnerable learners within our Enhanced Provision. You will work under the Head of Provision, contributing to a safe learning environment and consistent relationships as students progress.

This is a 1-year fixed-term contract, 39 weeks a year, 37 hours per week, on-site with outreach duties.

Qualifications

• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills (Level 2 English & Maths).
• Effective ICT use to support learning.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Patient, encouraging and resilient demeanour.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage wellbeing in a high pace environment with exposure to trauma.
• Must be mobile with a valid driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Support learners' reintegration and transition back to their referring setting, ensuring continuity of care and positive outcomes.
• Deliver outreach support to referring schools within the South Quadrant.
• Work with a compassionate team to support social, emotional and academic progress of vulnerable learners.
• Contribute to the SEMH Enhanced Provision to help every child reach their potential.
• Provide high-quality targeted support to develop social and emotional skills.
• Work under the Head of Provision to maintain a safe learning environment and consistent relationships.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy (English & Maths Level 2)

ICT skills

Independent working

Initiative

Decision making

Patience

Resilience

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Wellbeing management

Driver's license

Job description

The Basildon Academies are seeking a motivated SEMH Support Assistant to join our Upper Academy, supporting reintegration, social and emotional progress for vulnerable learners within our Enhanced Provision. You will work under the Head of Provision, contributing to a safe learning environment and consistent relationships as students progress.

This is a 1-year fixed-term contract, 39 weeks a year, 37 hours per week, on-site with outreach duties.